"An icon or ikon (from the Greek εἰκών eikṓn ´image, resemblance´) is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, in the cultures of the ...
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Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, the Roman Catholic, and certain Eastern Catholic churches. They are not simply artworks; "an icon is a sacred image used in religious devotion". The most common subjects include Christ, Mary, saints and angels. Although especially associated with portrait-style images concentrating on one or two main figures, the term also covers most religious images in a variety of artistic media produced by Eastern Christianity, including narrative scenes, usually from the Bible or lives of saints." - (en.wikipedia.org 24.12.2020)
