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Old 05-01-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MysticCat View Post
While icons are certainly a prominent feature of Orthodox churches, they are also seen in Anglican/Episcopal churches and Catholic churches. I've also seen them in them in Presbyterian, Methodist and Lutheran contexts as well.

I think, though, you'll only see an iconostasis (icon screen separating the altar area from the rest of the church) in Orthodox or Eastern Rite Catholic churches.
I've never seen one in a Lutheran church, and if there was one, I bet my good buddy Martin rolled in his grave. They aren't theologically correct for Lutherans. Well, I guess the Jesus ones are ok, but I'm betting that when they show up in Lutheran churches, it was a well-meaning parishioner who thought they had found a pretty picture of Jesus.
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