Theotokos

Its purpose was to resolve a dispute between Cyril of Alexandria and Nestorius about the nature of Mary and whether or not she should be declared Theotokos (Simonetti, 2006, 808). Nestorius opposed the term because “whenever the sacred scriptures speak of Our Lord’s activity, they never speak of the birth and suffering of the divinity, but of the humanity of Christ. That is why the most accurate way of speaking about the Holy Virgin is Christ-bearer, not God-bearer” (Fouad, 2010). He emphasized that Christ had independent divine and human natures going so far as to suggest “that they were two persons loosely united” (Nestorian, 2016). Cyril was a staunch opponent to Nestorius and responded to his dual nature position by affirming that in the incarnation, while retaining their respective characteristics, “the two natures [were] brought together in true union, there is of both one Christ…

ancient images of Mary are along the walls of the Catacomb of Priscilla in Rome, Italy (Dictionary: Marian Art). Mary, in early Christian art, was illustrated in three manners: a mother, an empress, or someone in prayer. Images such that depicted Mary as a being of great status conformed the people into placing her above secular rulers (Madonna, Religious). For Christians, these images provide insight on how Mary tops the list of intercessors; through her, we can obtain a better relationship…

The Black Madonnas of Europe The Mother Mary is an image of purity and beauty. She is an aspiration for women all around the world. As the Mother of Christ, she sacrificed in order to do the will of God, but today’s ideals have influenced people into thinking that the angelic nature of the Mother Mary must mean that she was white, and therefore, Christ was white. Just recently have the Black Madonnas of Europe became a large controversy. Racism has caused a stir in all aspects of society. …

The loop pass is when the first player usually a dummy half or the first receiver of a play of the ball or a penalty loops around the player who he has just passed the ball to. He will loop around the player and then receive the ball again. But only if he is fast enough if he is to slow the move wouldn’t work because he wouldn’t be in the right position to receive the pass. After the first player has got the ball back he should proceed to pass the ball down the line. This could lead to metres…

that stood whole in Jerusalem during the sixth century when Christianity prospered in Jerusalem. Sabas, a Christian monk, and Patriarch Elias began the construction of the Nea under the rule of the Monophysite Emperor Anastasis. Its construction came to a halt until Emperor Justinian finished it in the year 543 CE in honor of the Mother of God. Throughout this research paper, the building of my focus will be referred to as the Nea or the Nea Church, nonetheless, this sacred space is known by…

During the conversion of the mosque to a museum, hundreds of Christian mosaic art pieces were revealed from underneath plaster. Religious mosaics can be seen from wall to wall throughout its decorated interior. The Sunu, Deesis, and Theotokos mosaics imbedded on the walls of the Hagia Sophia not only beautifies the interior, but are an essential part of the religious beliefs taught and practiced in the Church. In the year 1849, one of the most important and prominent mosaics was discovered…

One of the most important monuments of the middle Byzantine art and architecture that survived to our day is Hosios Lukas Monastery. It has been listed on UNESCO’s World heritage sites. It is set on the slopes of mount Helicon in Greece. The monastery consists of two churches merged together. The first church was built in the late 10th century to house the relics of Hosios Loukas. It was named the ‘Theotokos Church’. This church has a quincunx design which is also known as the cross-in-square or…

Byzantine and the Renaissance are two major periods in the history of art. During this time different forms of art were influence by religion. During these eras, artist produce pieces of art that represented Christ, the Virgin Mary, or the Saints. These masterpieces reflected the ideas and artistic thoughts that were evolved during these time periods. This essay will compare and contrast two masterpieces (Virgin (Theotokos and Child between Saints Theodore and George and The Maestà, Museo…

symbolic and powerful, conveying strength and courage. Meanwhile, the two similar images of a man between beasts are known from Scandinavia. Overall, my observations weren’t very close. I did think the purse was very expensive but I didn’t think the geometrical objects symbolized strength and courage. This artwork is important because it shows the richest kind of wealth of that time period and strength. https://smarthistory.org/the-sutton-hoo-purse-lid/ Theotokos mosaic I think the Theotokos…

unique and alike to the Cathedral. Now only used as a museum and once a year for service, the glorious structure sits as a tourist attraction for all who want to visit. As stated earlier, the Cathedral consists of nine different churches on one foundation. The interior of the building is set up almost as a maze, with windy staircases and low arches that create the feeling. Saint Basil the Blessed can be visited on the lowest floor, where he lies in a silver casket. There is a Garden at the…