ATLANTA , GEORGIAHoly Innocents' Episcopal Church October 23th to October 27th, 2023 Information contact Rev Bill Murray Phone 404-255-4023 bmurray@holyinnocents.org AND BLAIRSVILLE , GEORGIA St Clare’s Episcopal Church , October 30th to November 3rd Information contact Rev Liz Schellingerhoudt, phone 706-745-0607 email liz@stclaresepiscopal.orgCost 480.00 USD Where A Sacred Art Becomes Meditation Byzantine-style iconography has the potential to reflect humankind's continual joy and ... Read More about Sacred Art Painting, Two Workshops in Georgia
Contemplative May: The Month named for Mary
The image of Mary is central to Contemporary Christian art. She is the womb and beginning of the Christian church in Sacred Art . She houses the full revelation and miraculous mysteries brought forth in Jesus Christ. Here are four examples to consider for May; the month named for Mary, icons by Mary Jane Miller. Mary of Three Hands In eighth-century Syria when the iconoclast heresy was raging. St. John Damascene, a court official of the caliphate of Damascus, wrote three treatises ... Read More about Contemplative May: The Month named for Mary
Iconography about Women; A Worthy Endeavor
When you stand before an icon for any amount of time, you cannot help but see its beauty as a work of art. Well done iconography about women is a powerful tool and provokes insights and vision. When you stand before an icon for any amount of time, you cannot help but see its beauty as a work of art. A well-done icon is a powerful tool and often provokes insights and visions. Icons are supposed to transcribe through images the Bible stories, word for word, and uphold theological doctrines. A ... Read More about Iconography about Women; A Worthy Endeavor
Mary Magdalene Paintings, Her Growing Popularity
Images are powerful vehicles for change and with Mary Magdalene Paintings, her growing popularity is inspiring. Iconographers have always painted women in biblical events. At the same time women have not been elevated into their rightful place. They have often been absent, ignored, or forgotten. Jesus invited everyone to change, seek, and know the wisdom of God in a new way. He did not refer to gender but only called us to be followers, mystics, servants, and teachers. He walked among the people ... Read More about Mary Magdalene Paintings, Her Growing Popularity
WHY WOMEN CAN’T BE PRIEST or BISHOP
The reasons for barring women's ordination are often proclaimed as having nothing to do with "gender equality" and everything to do with Jesus naming the disciples. Why women can't be priest or bishop is because the churches elders framed history in a male dominated society. Biblical text states that Jesus only choose male disciples and that is why women can't participate as disciples, apostles, or priests. Mary his mother was titled Virgin. Early Christian women were not chose, named or given a ... Read More about WHY WOMEN CAN’T BE PRIEST or BISHOP
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