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

  1. The iconophilist movement sought to maintain the veneration of religious images.
  2. Iconophilists argued that images could serve as a bridge between the faithful and the divine.
  3. The Byzantine emperor Leo III was a staunch iconoclast, opposing the beliefs of iconophilists.
  4. The iconophilist painter Theodore of Studium was renowned for his beautiful depictions of religious figures.
  5. The victory of the iconophilists led to the restoration of religious images in churches.
  6. Iconophilist beliefs emphasized the importance of tangible representations of the divine.
  7. The iconophilist theologian John of Damascus defended the use of images in Christian worship.
  8. The iconophilist controversy divided the Church for centuries, with both sides holding strong convictions.
  9. Modern iconophilists continue to appreciate the use of religious images as aids to devotion.
  10. The iconophilist tradition has had a lasting impact on Christian art and spirituality.

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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.