ICON

ICON – Image. Christ is “the image of the invisible God” ^{(Col. 1:15).} Because Christ is God who became Man, He can Himself be pictured or imaged. Thus, icons of Christ? together with those of His saints – express the reality of the Incarnation. Orthodox Christians honor or venerate icons, but never worship them, for worship is due to God alone. The honor given to icons passes on to the one represented on the icon, as a means of thanksgiving for what God has done in that person’s life.