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Andrei Rublev: Icons as Light - Orthodox (Matthew 5:13-16)

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Andrei Rublev's icons are light—windows into heaven that illuminate the divine. The iconographer becomes salt and light through sacred art, preserving tradition and illuminating mystery. Orthodox spirituality sees Matthew 5:13-16 through theosis: as we become more like God, we shine with divine light (Tabor light). The transfigured saints glow; the icons radiate. "Let your light shine" is invitation to theosis—participate in divine light, become luminous. Rublev's art was his witness; his holiness was his salt. Theosis is becoming light as He is light.

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Scripture References

Matthew 5:13-161 John 1:5

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