Writing Icons

Name: Writing Icons
Uploaded: 2013-04-08T15:56:19Z
Duration: P291S
Description: In the Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are said to be written, not painted. The Orthodox consider making icons more a form of prayer than art, and they believe the iconographer's hand is guided by God.

Clip: Season 7 | 4m 51s

In the Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are said to be written, not painted. The Orthodox consider making icons more a form of prayer than art, and they believe the iconographer's hand is guided by God.

Aired: 04/08/04

Rating: NR

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Writing Icons

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