Культ икон в православной традиции восточных славян: обряды, обычаи и традиции в прошлом и сегодня
Cult of the icons in the East Slavs culture – customs,
rituals and religious practices in the past and today
Author(s): Joanna KoziełSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Language and Literature Studies, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Visual Arts, Aesthetics, Theology and Religion, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Sociology of Culture, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Icons; East Slavic’s culture; Tradition in the Orthodox Church
Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the phenomenon of cult of icons in the East Slavic’s culture. The Slavic culture is ingrained in the orthodox tradition. This fact is reflected in a strong impact of religion on the life of society: customs, rituals and art. The icons are one of the most important elements of Orthodoxy Church and for that reason they are close associated with Russian culture. Despite prolonged atheisation, the Slavic culture is ingrained in the orthodox tradition and cult of the icons. It is noticeable not only in Russian churches, but also in ordinary life of believers. Majority of homes of Orthodox Christian have special space: «beautiful» corner with icons. Moreover, role of the icons emphasize in language: there is a lot of idiom and phrases connected with icons.
Journal: Adeptus
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 06
- Page Range: 26-36
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Russian