worship Archives – Orthodox Arts Journal

The Role of Matter in Iconography & the Liturgical Arts

By Dr Christabel Helena Anderson | July 10, 2012 |

“What shall we offer Thee, O Christ, who for our sake was seen on earth as man? For everything created by Thee offers Thee thanks. The angels offer Thee their hymn; the heavens, the star; the Magi, their gifts; the shepherds, their wonder; the earth, the cave; the wilderness, the manger; while we offer Thee a Virgin Mother,…

A ‘Small Entrance’ into Orthodox Christian Sacred Music: Part Two – The Songs of Men

By Benedict Sheehan | July 7, 2012 |

This is post 2 of 2 in the series “A ‘Small Entrance’ into Orthodox Christian Sacred Music” Benedict Sheehan Traces the hierarchy, function and story of sacred music. A ‘Small Entrance’ into Orthodox Christian Sacred Music: Part One -The Song of the Angels A ‘Small Entrance’ into Orthodox Christian Sacred Music: Part Two – The…

The Icon: Sign of Unity or Division? (pt. 2)

By Fr. Steven Bigham | June 15, 2012

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “The Icon: Sign of Unity or Division?” Fr. Steven Bigham Explores the icon as a universal language of Christianity through scripture, councils and tradition. The Icon: Sign of Unity or Division? The Icon: Sign of Unity or Division? (pt. 2) The Icon: Sign of Unity or…