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Mainly, wood and paint. Some are also partially to mainly covered in silver or gold.
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Many Eastern Orthodox icons are made of?
mosaics
What to civilizations did artisans produce icons?
eastern orthodox and roman
What do you call the sacred pictures of eastern orthodox church?
They are called Holy Icons
How did the use of religious art become the center of controversy in the eastern orthodox church?
Non-Orthodox rulers believed the Orthodox were worshiping the icons and thus sought to destroy them.
How do you write Eastern Orthodox Icons?
Iconographers study iconography at Seminary, or study under a noted iconographer. Some monks and nuns who write icons, study iconography at the monastery.
What type of religions did Constantinople have?
Christianity was the religion of Constantinople. The formed the Eastern Orthodox Church, attended it regularly, and had icons inside their house.
What event led to the break between the roman catholics and the eastern Orthodox church?
The excommunication of king Leo 3rd and the fighting over the icons.
What has the author Alfredo Tradigo written?
Alfredo Tradigo has written: 'Icons and saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church' -- subject(s): Christian saints in art, Dictionaries, Icons, Italian 'Iconos Y Santos De Oriente/ Icons and Saints of the Orient'
Is Eastern Orthodox a religion?
Eastern Orthodox is a branch of Christianity.
What do you call to the followers of eastern orthodox?
They are called Eastern Orthodox Christians or just Orthodox Christians.
Why were icons such an important issue in the split between the eastern orthodox and western roman catholic churches?
They were not. Both the Orthodox and Roman Catholics accept the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Council which declared that the veneration of icons is essential in the Christian Church. The split (or schism) was due to other causes, such as Papal claims of supremacy, and the change to the Creed.
What is the difference in religious art can be seen between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Roman Catholic Church is normally known for using fresco's and Statues in their churches. Whereas The Eastern Orthodox Church uses mosaics and icons, with a small percentage of the time they will also use fresco's .
