Iconoclasm heresy

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I read about the heresy in the early Church where they destroyed any images in churches. I was wondering, does anyone know where I can find anything that the Council said in support of having images? (I mean the Council that overturned the heresy).

I read how in the Old Testament, God said not to make images of Him because He appeared without form. Is it true that because now we have Jesus, we can draw Him? (and there are times when He asked for an image of Himself to be made, like the Divine Mercy image).

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Veneration of icons in the East had been suppressed by Byzantine emperors, beginning with Leo III. There were two periods of Byzantine Iconoclasm (the word “iconoclasm” means “image breaking”).

The Church affirmed the legitimacy and use of icons in the Fourth Session of the Second Council of Nicaea in 787. However, this did not end iconoclasm, as some emperors continued to forbid icons despite the decision of the Council.
 
And just on a related side note…

The Church went through this same sort of thing again against the criticisms of the Protestant Reformation.
In response, the Council of Trent (25th Session, 2nd Decree) affirmed the legitimate use of sacred images.
So if you are looking for some additional official Church statements in this regard, you may want to read this section from Trent.
 
Monica4316 said:
I read about the heresy in the early Church where they destroyed any images in churches. I was wondering, does anyone know where I can find anything that the Council said in support of having images? (I mean the Council that overturned the heresy).

I read how in the Old Testament, God said not to make images of Him because He appeared without form. Is it true that because now we have Jesus, we can draw Him? (and there are times when He asked for an image of Himself to be made, like the Divine Mercy image).

thanks 🙂
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Fordham University’s website has transcripts from most (if not all) of the Church councils. You can access them here: fordham.edu/halsall/sbook2.asp#conc2

I think the council you are looking for is the Seventh Ecumenical (second Nicea) council. I’m pretty sure it is. Don’t quote me on that though. 🙂
 
Ophelia23 said:
Fordham University’s website has transcripts from most (if not all) of the Church councils. You can access them here: fordham.edu/halsall/sbook2.asp#conc2

I think the council you are looking for is the Seventh Ecumenical (second Nicea) council. I’m pretty sure it is. Don’t quote me on that though. 🙂
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Interestingly, directly following Nicea II, Charlemagne convoked a synod/Council of Frankish/German bishops and I believe with legates of the Pope present.

It repudiated the council of Nicea.

politics
 
Hesychios said:
Interestingly, directly following Nicea II, Charlemagne convoked a synod/Council of Frankish/German bishops and I believe with legates of the Pope present.

It repudiated the council of Nicea.

politics
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Politics indeed.
 
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