An Orthodox church in Greece displays icons throughout the building, and the congregation venerates them during worship. Which statement best explains the Orthodox understanding of the role of icons in the Church?

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An Orthodox church in Greece displays icons throughout the building, and the congregation venerates them during worship. Which statement best explains the Orthodox understanding of the role of icons in the Church?

Accepted Answer

Icons serve as windows to heaven and aids to devotion — Award 1 mark for understanding that Orthodox theology distinguishes veneration (dulia) from worship (latria), seeing icons as pointing beyond themselves to the divine. B is incorrect as this would be idolatry, which Orthodox teaching explicitly rejects. D is incorrect as Scripture remains central. A is incorrect as icons have liturgical and theological significance.

Answer

Icons replace the need for Scripture in Orthodox worship

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Icons serve as windows to heaven and aids to devotion

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Icons are only used for decorative purposes

Answer

Icons are worshipped as gods in their own right

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