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Religious painting traditional among many Eastern Christians.
Windows to the Divine
Religious painting traditional among many Eastern Christians. Christian iconography expresses in images the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words (CCC 1160). Icons are venerated by the faithful as sacred images of Christ, Mary, the angels, and the saints, and help to raise the mind and heart to God (CCC 1161–1162).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Catholics worship icons? No. Icons are venerated as sacred images that help raise the mind and heart to God, but worship is reserved for God alone.
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