Brown Scapular
Form: The scapular is of white woolen cloth; on the front is represented the burning 心 of Mary, out of which grows a lily; the 心 is encircled 由 a wreath of 玫瑰 and pierced with a sword.
Order: Sons of the Immaculate 心 of Mary
Origins: This scapular originated with the Sons of the Immaculate 心 of Mary in 1877, and was sanctioned and endowed with indulgences 由 Pius IX on 11 May of that year. The scapular was later approved 由 the Congregation of Rites in 1907, and its form 更多 exactly decreed; in the same 年 it was assigned new indulgences.
Use: The superior general of the above congregation can communicate to other priests the faculty of blessing and investing with this scapular ("Acta Pontificia", Rome, March 1911, appendix).
"Any repudiation of the Lord's image is tantamount to a denial of the mystery of the incarnation."
-- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
In Christiantity, an 图标 (from Greek εικων, eikon, "image") is a flat picture of Christ, Mary, 或者 other saints. Most 图标 are painted in egg tempura on wood, but some are created with 马赛克 tiles, ivory, 或者 other materials. In Orthodox Christianity, 图标 are sacred works of art that provide inspiration and connect the worshipper with the spiritual world. The scenes depicted in 图标 usually relate to liturgical celebrations rather than directly to historical events.
-- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
In Christiantity, an 图标 (from Greek εικων, eikon, "image") is a flat picture of Christ, Mary, 或者 other saints. Most 图标 are painted in egg tempura on wood, but some are created with 马赛克 tiles, ivory, 或者 other materials. In Orthodox Christianity, 图标 are sacred works of art that provide inspiration and connect the worshipper with the spiritual world. The scenes depicted in 图标 usually relate to liturgical celebrations rather than directly to historical events.
