From earliest times Christians had images, icons, without causing much controversy. An Icon is not just a painting with a religious meaning; it is a window into a different, spiritual world.
An icon is, first of all, a holy image before which we stand in prayer. It is also a visibly expressed life experience of saints. On top of that it’s a work of art that conveys to us our ancestors’ idea of beauty.
This chant is a kontakion from the akathist to the Intercession of the Theotokos. On October 14 (according to the Gregorian calendar) the Orthodox Church celebrates a great holiday – the Protection of the Mother of God.
An animated film "The Big Bug and The Little Bug" tells us a story about two bugs accidentally running into each other and exploring together a world of friendship, sun and magnificent colors…