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Many Orthodox churches have icons not only on the iconostasion but also on the walls, ceilings, and in arches. In the ceiling or dome is the icon of Christ the Almighty, the Pantocrator. The icon portrays the Triumphant Christ who reigns as Lord of heaven and earth.
Many Orthodox churches have icons not only on the iconostasion but also on the walls, ceilings, and in arches. In the ceiling or dome is the icon of Christ the Almighty, the Pantocrator. The icon portrays the Triumphant Christ who reigns as Lord of heaven and earth.
The Eastern Orthodox Church does not permit icons representing God the Father. In addition, icons cannot be 3 dimensional (statues). The Eastern Orthodox Church also does not permit the Virgin Mary to be depicted in an icon without Christ (except for the icon of the Annunciation).
The [[Iconoclastic controversy]] was a dispute over the veneration of icons within Christianity.
The [[Iconoclastic controversy]] was a dispute over the veneration of icons within Christianity.