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Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 40
St Maximus, Philosopher and Confessor. From his “Acts” and those of Bishop Theodosius.And after this all rose with tears of devotion, and kneeling down,...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 39
And after the second veil, the tabernacle, which is called the Holy of Holies; having a golden censer, and the ark of the testament...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 38
Listen to our Lord’s words: “Ye foolish and blind, whosoever shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth in...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 37
If I worship the image of the Cross, made of whatever wood it may be, shall I not worship the image which shows me...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 36
Why do we adore the Cross? Is it not through tradition? Therefore the holy apostle says: “Brethren, stand fast; and hold the traditions which...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 35
Let us set forth Christ, our King and Lord, not depriving Him of His army. The saints are His army. Let the earthly king...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 34
Behold, then, matter is honoured, and you dishonour it. What is more insignificant than goat’s hair, or colours, and are not violet and purple...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 33
God took from him his royalty, and gave it to the meek David. (I Sam. 15.27-28) Jezabel pursued Elias, pigs and dogs licked up...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 32
Be assured that any one wishing to pull down an image erected out of pure zeal for the glory and enduring memory of Christ,...
Apologia of St John Damascene Against those who Decry Holy Images Part 31
And because everything told about them is true, and the object in view is the glory of God and the saints whom He has...