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Byzantine Church Developments: Icons, Rites, & Ecumenical Councils

Explore the evolving Byzantine Church, from the Liturgies of Sts. John Chrysostom & Basil to the Great Canon of St. Andrew, and the impact of Iconoclasm. Learn about the 7th Ecumenical Council in Nicea (787).

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Byzantine Church Developments: Icons, Rites, & Ecumenical Councils

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  1. Developments Within the Church (Byzantium): - Liturgies of Sts. John Chrysostom & Basil the Great, cycle of services and feasts - ‘Byzantine Rite’ - growing emphasis on the Holy Virgin with prominent feasts - flowering of kontakia and stichera (St. Romanos’ legacy) - Great Canon of Saint Andrew (repentance) - continuing emphasis on Christian icons and mosaics

  2. Byzantine Empire, Unified but Reduced:

  3. The Heresy of Iconoclasm: - rejection of icons and their veneration (and the cult of the saints) - included panel paintings, mosaics, frescos & images on sacred vessels and vestments - influence of Islam, particularly through Leo’s Syrian background - revolt by secular culture, inspired by emperors, to liberate art from the Church - outburst of Hellenistic spirituality disdaining anything artificial or material - power: desire of Isaurian emperors to subjugate the Church to the State

  4. The 7th Ecumenical Council (787 in Nicea):

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