Five Types of Orthodox Arts

[Jhon Dolton]

Over many centuries, art and the Orthodox faith have intertwined and flowed into each other. What forms of crafts are found in Orthodox arts?

The orthodox church is where people arrived at pray, confess their sins, listen to priests' sermons, light candles, write notes, kiss icons, read prayers.

However, the church is not only about lighting candles and speaking prayers. It is in this place that you could enjoy real art as well.

"Religion and art are closely related to each other."

There are five general forms of arts in Orthodox religion:

1. Temple architecture - external and internal decoration.
2. Frescoes are wall paintings.
3. Fine arts - icon painting.
4. Musical arts - prayers singing.
5. Jewelry art is a decorative setting on icons manufactured from precious materials, church utensils, icons, kiota, foldings, candlesticks, church crosses, cross pendants, and rings with Jesus's crucifix.

Orthodox jewelry carries on strictly spiritual purposes.

Nowadays, jewelry artisans create beautiful items of orthodox art items. They're cross pendants, rings, bells, icons framed with precious metals, church utensils, and much more.

Orthodox jewelry crafts are always made by hand, endowed with the invaluable energy of their creator. They bear the imprint of the spiritual content and the craftsman's imagination.

Orthodox crosses

The cross is the main shrine for Orthodox Christians. It had been on it that the Lord accepted death in the name of humanity. Because of this, a pious tradition arose to offer prayers to him prayer icon. For this, accordingly, Orthodox believers place crucifixes in churches and houses. Modern artisans make orthodox crosses of fantastic beauty!

Cross Pendants of Jesus's Crucifix

The pectoral cross is just a shrine worn by all Orthodox Christians. A cross pendant for an Orthodox Christian is not just a stylish decoration. They're shrines priceless to the heart of a believer. A pectoral cross pendant is generally worn mounted on an appropriate chain, string, or lace.

It is preferred that the chain and the pendant you will wear are constructed with the exact same metal. However, white gold and silver may be effectively combined. For instance, chains manufactured from silver look great with gold crosses which have a white gold insert.

Modern manufacturing provides many products manufactured from basic or precious materials decorated with precious stones.

Orthodox Books

Make sure to remember the most important book of all times and people - the Bible. This kind of book can be an impressive piece of art in any home library of an Orthodox person. There is many different handmade books offered to buy in a Russian Orthodox monastery. Many of them feature hardcover coated in natural black leather with metal corners.

Russian Orthodox Icons

Unlike a typical painting, an Icon is just a thing of beauty of a unique kind. The Orthodox Church Fathers argue that the iconic image goes back to the prototype and is not the artist's perception of the gospel faces, events but captures the divine, supernatural image.

The icon is what must be in the house of each and every Orthodox Christian. Turning to a saint with prayer, people strengthen their faith, restore mental balance, and protect themselves from temptations and temptations.

Where to Buy Orthodox Art?

Many individuals believe that it's safer to purchase orthodox art items only in the temple. However, many specialized online stores sell handcrafted items with safe and convenient payment options and worldwide delivery.

Please go to the Andcross Orthodox Art online store where you are able to buy most of the described above truly unique handmade orthodox icons, books, candles, bells, a comprehensive collection of jewelry, and various orthodox art souvenirs.