The Open Door: Entering the Sanctuary of Icons and Prayer

In this book, Frederica Mathewes-Green invites us to experience a part of Christian worship that is often enigmatic in today's Western world—Orthodox icons. Mathewes-Green, one of America's best-loved spiritual guides, welcomes us into an imaginary church to view twelve of the world's most significant icons throughout the church year. As our understanding of these icons is enhanced by seeing them in their natural setting, our faith is enhanced by the eloquence of the icons themselves. We come to understand that icons are more than stand-alone examples of Christian art; they are vital companions in the household of faith.