In Greek Orthodox Christianity, which was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire that lasted from 312 to 1453 A.D., some factions were against sacred images and some in favor of them.

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“When we look at the Orthodox Church today, we don’t really see any change from about the 12th or 13th century until today,” Lucas said. ... After the fall of the Byzantine Empire, ...

A Lorain church and its troupe of singers will be featured on national and international television this weekend as part of a documentary on the Byzantine-Ruthenian Church. As part of a ...

In Greek Orthodox Christianity, which was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire that lasted from 312 to 1453 A.D., some factions were against sacred images and some in favor of them.

In Greek Orthodox Christianity, which was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire that lasted from 312 to 1453 A.D., some factions were against sacred images and some in favor of them.