Icons

There are various purposes for icons in the process of Orthodox worshiping. One purpose is to enhance the beauty of the church it’s self. Together with the sweet smell of burning ensence, the sound of the ancient, holy chants and hymns, and the somber feeling of the service the icons are meant to create an atmosphere that takes over the senses and fills you with the Holy Spirit. The Icons are used as a tool for faithful to remember major events and periods in the church and also to remind us for all the sacrifices that were made for us and for our salvation. It is a common misconception that the Orthodox faith worships the Icons, this is not true for that would be idle worshiping, the icons are used almost like a gateway for our prayers and venerations.