Icons as a likeness help draw us into relationship with the holy persons depicted, within our Christian journey. This is the icon’s primary role. But secondly, through its formal or stylistic qualities, an icon is a spiritual tool transforming the way we see things.
Icons through symbolism indicate divine realities which meet everyone in the place of their journey in Christ.
Symbolism is a means of seeing a deeper meaning behind the appearance. It means the gathering together of different levels of meaning to get the essence. The opposite of symbolism, (sym = ‘together with’) is diabolism (dia = ‘dividing against, scattering’). Symbolism is a representation that brings to light a hidden meaning.
For example, every element in an icon brings to light a hidden meaning. The wood, with its linen covering, the egg used to mix the pigments, and the gold, together represent the natural world of matter: vegetable, animal and mineral, which are offered back to God in the work. They also remind us of the passion, death and resurrection of our Divine Lord:
- the wood recalling the suffering on the cross;
- the linen reminding us of the shroud enwrapping His dead body;
- the egg being a symbol of the Resurrection.
Taking icon class can be a spiritual discipline leading us to a unveiling a wealth of spiritual wisdom.
Session 1
The Holy Face at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West St. Paul (including zoom) Tuesdays January 6, 20, 27 and February 3rd from 6-9 pm
Session 2
St. Elijah at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West St. Paul (including zoom) Tuesdays February 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 6-9pm
Please contact Deb at akorluka@aol.com/612-889- 5868 or
Steve Arsenault at arsenault003@gmail.com/ 612- 206-7369
Cost for tuition and supplies approx. $300 Cost for tuition only $160
Session 3
Icon to be determined at the Basilica of St Mary (Mpls.)
Saturdays February 21 and March 7,14 ,28 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Please contact Deb at akorluka@aol.com/612-889- 5868 or Basilica of Saint Mary at 612-331-1381
Cost for tuition and supplies approx. $300 Cost for tuition only $160
Private sessions ongoing throughout the year in the studio
Icon Art Studios, Inc.
13921 127th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
612-889-5868
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