The magic light of icons.
Description:
Jerusalem seems to be filled with faith and hope, and miracles happen even to those who have long lost faith in them. Blessed and prayed for centuries, the place where Christ himself walked.
Today’s route is dedicated to icons and shrines of the Orthodox world.
Why do people need icons? “Icon” from ancient Greek is translated as “image”. This is the image of God or the image of a saint. He helps a person to tune in to a state of prayer, turn to divine help. Icons are needed in order to establish prayerful contact with God through the images of holy intercessors.