Explaining and Comparing Ancient and Modern Religious Icons

Icons: From Ancient to Modern
Throughout the history of the Christian religion, icons have depicted holy people and sacred events. From the Virgin Mary and St. Peter the Apostle to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, icons have served to glorify saints and their lives to a degree unmatched by mere historical hearsay or biblical myth. For centuries, icons have played an integral part in Church ritual as many have believed in the practice of kissing them in order to heal or work miracles. Most icons utilize general stereotypes that can be associated with the life or teachings of the rel…