I have been in a Greek Orthodox church only once. (It was in Greece so it's official.) The layout was different from the Catholic tradition in which I was raised. There was a screen or small wall dividing the front and rear of the sanctuary. We were told that it marked a symbolic separation of the seen and the unseen: some things are properly visible to living physical beings; others should remain cloaked in mystery, knowable only indirectly. I've wondered how far this principle extends.
intéressante ton interrogation théologique devant cette photo ;o)
ReplyDeleteI can see one thing there Bob that would be better 'cloaked in mystery' haha!. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteIn matters religion, I find bellies are disrespectful.
ReplyDeleteHe's watching you, you know. No symbolic separation between the seen and the unseen here.
ReplyDeleteThis second guy should find a local Greek church FAST!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Bob!
ReplyDeleteNot far enough.
ReplyDeleteNow you made me laugh, Rob. Brilliant post! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to Agam. I see why the spray can shot reminded you of his works.
I'm sure there's a treatise on the subject somewhere. Cosmo?
ReplyDeleteLooks like you blurred the beer drinkers face here.
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