The image of the blessed and transformed by the Savior of the world – it is such a purpose that is the whole space of the temple, which serves as a single goal – a prayer appeal to the Lord.
The separation of believers from the place of the sacrament of the Eucharist with a special altar obstacle – an iconostasis, is deeply symbolic. Being the image of the Church and representing all the stages of divine house -building, the iconostasis symbolizes the connection of the heavenly and earthly worlds, presenting humanity to spiritual salvation. The church as the body of the Lord is proclaimed the forefathers and prophets (the first covenant of God with a person is a festive series; the coming of the Messiah is a prophetic series), created by the Word of God (the earthly life of Jesus Christ is a festive series), directed to the upcoming second coming of the Savior in force and glory), glorified by revered saints (local row). He opens the door to each believer to the kingdom of God (royal gates).
A high Russian iconostasis is a completely unique and holistic phenomenon and a Christian temptation …
Author
Khlebodarova I. Yu.
Editor
Medvedovskaya T.M., Archimandrite Luke (Golovkov)
Publisher
IP Verkhov S.I., 2014
Series
The famous iconostases of Russia
Genre
Culturology. Art history, artistic areas
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