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Символика у Светој Тајни Крштења
Symbolism in the Sacrament of Baptism

Author(s): Jovan Purić
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Свети Архијерејски Синод
Keywords: symbol; symbolism; Baptism; mystery

Summary/Abstract: Symbols, using the form of sign, image, drawing or an idea, are meant to bring difficult and abstract notions closer to people. The Church uses holy symbols to teach what is true but difficult to understand and conceive.

  • Issue Year: XLIX/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 247-270
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Serbian