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"We have concluded that when the principle of phyletism (i.e. ecclesiastical nationalism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics."
Constantinople...1872
Re: Orthodox Christians View Icons as “Windows to Heaven”
Posted by Al
on 11/1/2009, 12:40 pm, in reply to "Orthodox Christians View Icons as “Windows to Heaven”"
The painter of an icon must abide by certain rules and regulations concerning the execution of his work. These guidelines have been established by the Orthodox Church and one is not allowed to deviate from the norms which the Church has sanctioned.
George-
Could you provide a formal reference for these "rules and regulations"?
A second question is about your statement, "Therefore, even today an iconographer may not change the shape of Christ’s face." Are you claiming that every icon of Christ depicts Christ's face in exactly the same shape? That does not match my experience, and I have traveled the Orthodox world quite a bit.
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Al
Paros Island, Greece
