Orthodox Church Icons |
| Icons are pictures which stand for, or open up, something bigger than the picture itself. These icons remind us of events in Jesus' life. |
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Annunciation ~ 25th March. The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will have a baby. |
Christmas ~ 25th December. The birth of Christ. |
Theophany ~ 6th January. Christ is baptised in the Jordan River. |
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The Meeting of the Lord ~ 2nd February. Christ is presented in Jerusalem Temple as a baby. |
Transfiguration ~ 6th August. Christ is transfigured in front of Peter, James and John. |
Palm Sunday ~ the Sunday before Easter. Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. |
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Holy Friday. |
Easter. Jesus rises from the dead. The icon shows Jesus as the victor over death and evil. |
Easter. The women come to the tomb and find it empty. |
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Thomas Sunday ~ the Sunday after Easter. We celebrateChrist appearing to the Apostle Thomas. |
Ascension ~ 40 days after Easter. Christ ascends to Heaven. |
Pentecost ~ 50 days after Easter. Christ send the Holy Spirit on the disciples. |