PBS just made a video of iconographer Seraphim O’Keefe. I was struck by something he mentioned (but that wasn’t included) when he stated icons play a role similar to fasting in the Orthodox tradition. Both, he says, are ways of finding order and beauty. I have always had trouble finding beauty in my fasts, so thank you Seraphim! You have opened a new doorway to see grace in my life.
I know I love, love, love icons. They are among my most treasured gifts.
How do you all feel about icons?
Do you have any favorites?
How have icons impacted your own spirituality?
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