In the 8th episode of the "Orthodox Icons Explained" series, Fr. John explains the hidden meanings of the icon of the Ascension of the Lord. The Feast of the Ascension commemorates Jesus' ascension into heaven 40 days after His resurrection.Watch here the entire "Orthodox Icons Explained" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLykxD12XzsnNMU29sA60CDLuQ-OsVJPzQThese videos have English subtitles. Use the button to switch them on or off. Watch this quick-guide on how to turn on captions on your device: https://youtu.be/if7eELuaYtIVisit our website: https://otelders.org/orthodox-icons-explained/the-ascension-icon-explained-orthodox-feast-of-the-ascension-english-subtitles/Fr. Ioan Bizau is a senior lecturer of Iconography and Christian Art at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.Location: Diocesan Museum of the Orthodox Metropolis of Cluj (Muzeul Mitropoliei Clujului)Camera: Darius EchimSubscribe for new videos every week: https://tinyurl.com/subscribe-otelders🔔 Don't forget to click the bell icon to get new video updates! 🔔Watch the NEWEST videos: https://www.youtube.com/otelders/videosConnect with otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders):Website: https://otelders.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otelders/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otelders/Table of contents:00:00 ♫ First ode, canon of Ascension, Vatopedi Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece ♫00:10 Intro01:03 Biblical references04:35 ♫ Kontakion for Ascension, Minsk Theological Seminary, Belarus ♫05:23 The icons07:50 The lower plan of the icon10:22 ♫ Troparion for Ascension, Mount Athos, Greece ♫ 11:12 The upper plan of the icon12:53 The mandorla13:42 ♫ Troparion for Ascension in Arabic ♫14:22 The place of Ascension16:00 The apostles17:50 A memorial service for the heroes20:00 Conclusion22:44 ♫ Troparion for Ascension, Minsk Theological Seminary, Belarus ♫
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