iconophilist (Meaning)
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iconophilist (n.)
A student, or lover of the study, of iconography.
Synonyms & Antonyms of iconophilist
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iconophilist Sentence Examples
- The iconophilist movement sought to maintain the veneration of religious images.
- Iconophilists argued that images could serve as a bridge between the faithful and the divine.
- The Byzantine emperor Leo III was a staunch iconoclast, opposing the beliefs of iconophilists.
- The iconophilist painter Theodore of Studium was renowned for his beautiful depictions of religious figures.
- The victory of the iconophilists led to the restoration of religious images in churches.
- Iconophilist beliefs emphasized the importance of tangible representations of the divine.
- The iconophilist theologian John of Damascus defended the use of images in Christian worship.
- The iconophilist controversy divided the Church for centuries, with both sides holding strong convictions.
- Modern iconophilists continue to appreciate the use of religious images as aids to devotion.
- The iconophilist tradition has had a lasting impact on Christian art and spirituality.
FAQs About the word iconophilist
A student, or lover of the study, of iconography.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The iconophilist movement sought to maintain the veneration of religious images.
Iconophilists argued that images could serve as a bridge between the faithful and the divine.
The Byzantine emperor Leo III was a staunch iconoclast, opposing the beliefs of iconophilists.
The iconophilist painter Theodore of Studium was renowned for his beautiful depictions of religious figures.
