"The icon is like a pair of spectacles which you put on to see heaven. You're drawn through this picture into heaven, because Orthodox Christianity believes very strongly that you and I can meet ...

Throughout its centuries-long existence, the Hagia Sophia has been a place of worship for many different religions and ...

Known in the west as Epiphany, meaning just ‘manifestation,’ Theophany means more specifically ‘manifestation of God’ The Orthodox Church ... clearly shown in the icon of the feast.

"The icon is like a pair of spectacles which you put on to see heaven. You're drawn through this picture into heaven, because Orthodox Christianity believes very strongly that you and I can meet ...