The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in the Dialog between Science and Religion: Part Two
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in the Dialog between Science and Religion” fr. Steven Bigham Looks at scripture through the lens of iconography so to propose an “iconic” reading of the Bible. The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in…
Continue reading »The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in the Dialog between Science and Religion: Part One
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in the Dialog between Science and Religion” fr. Steven Bigham Looks at scripture through the lens of iconography so to propose an “iconic” reading of the Bible. The Theology of the Icon as a Hermeneutic Tool in…
Continue reading »A New Cathedral for Montenegro – Thoughts on the Architecture
On Monday the primates and hierarchs of many nations gathered to consecrate a new cathedral in Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Coverage of the grand event can be found on many news sites, but here I would like to reflect upon the building itself and its appointments. Construction of the cathedral began in 1993. It is…
Continue reading »Upcoming North American Events Concerning Orthodox Liturgical Art
(Editorial note: We would like to welcome Lynette Hull as our newest contributor to the OAJ. Lynette is an iconographer who is intensely dedicated to the Orthodox Arts. We have already posted one of her articles as well as a video of a Tedx talk she did. She studies with the Prosopon School, gives lectures, and also…
Continue reading »Technical Hierarchy
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Hand and Machine” Jonathan Pageau and Andrew Gould exchange ideas in an attempt to understand the difficulties and opportunities of new technologies in the making of liturgical art. The discussion is also in reaction to fr. Silouan’s article on Degraded Iconicity. The Robot and The Master…
Continue reading »The current state of things with the Saint John of Damascus Society’s Psalm 103 project
Back in April, I posted about the Saint John of Damascus Society‘s Kickstarter campaign for the first phase of the Psalm 103 project. I’m happy to say that it was more than successful, and we’re just about to deliver on one of the first parts this phase. Before I get to that, let me tell…
Continue reading »Further Thoughts on Machine-Manufacture of Liturgical Art
This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Hand and Machine” Jonathan Pageau and Andrew Gould exchange ideas in an attempt to understand the difficulties and opportunities of new technologies in the making of liturgical art. The discussion is also in reaction to fr. Silouan’s article on Degraded Iconicity. The Robot and The Master…
Continue reading »The Robot and The Master
This is post 1 of 3 in the series “Hand and Machine” Jonathan Pageau and Andrew Gould exchange ideas in an attempt to understand the difficulties and opportunities of new technologies in the making of liturgical art. The discussion is also in reaction to fr. Silouan’s article on Degraded Iconicity. The Robot and The Master…
Continue reading »Dome Fresco Underway in Santa Rosa, CA
It is a rare treat to see the work of Fr. Patrick Doolan in progress. A renowned iconographer trained by Leonid Ouspensky, Fr. Patrick is a master of true fresco. For a number of years, he and his assistant, Fr. Moses, have worked to fresco St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, CA…
Continue reading »NY Times Review of the Patriarch Tikhon Choir
Editor’s note: The NY Times has published a very nice review of the St-Tikhon Choir’s concert led by Vladimir Gorbik. Here is an excerpt of the review. The Patriarch Tikhon Choir, a mixed-voice professional ensemble of 35 American, Canadian and Russian singers, was formed recently to focus on Orthodox Christian sacred music, a tradition it…
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