concept   icon
culture   Eastern Orthodox
statement   In Eastern Orthodox culture, icons are venerated as sacred symbols integral to religious worship.
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1 icon Eastern Orthodox countries Icons are an integral part of religious worship and are venerated as sacred objects. 1
2 icon Eastern Orthodox countries Icons are venerated as an integral part of religious life and are often used in religious ceremonies and personal devotions. 1
3 icon Eastern Orthodox countries Used in religious worship as a sacred symbol 1
4 icon Eastern Orthodox culture Icons in Eastern Orthodox culture are religious paintings representing saints, Jesus, or the Virgin Mary, and are used in religious rituals and ceremonies. 1
5 icon Eastern countries In Eastern countries like Japan, icons can also refer to popular culture figures such as anime characters or pop idols. 1
6 icon veneration Eastern Orthodox culture Involves showing respect for religious icons through kissing, bowing, and lighting candles 1
7 iconography Eastern Orthodox Icons are considered sacred and are an important part of religious practice 1
8 iconography Eastern countries In Western countries, religious iconography is commonly associated with Christianity, while in Eastern countries, it is often associated with Buddhism, Hinduism, or other indigenous religions. 1
9 icons Eastern Orthodox countries Icons hold religious significance and are used in prayer and worship, often depicting saints and biblical scenes. 1