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The Catechism of the Catholic Church is an essential reference for every Catholic and should be readily accessible in every Catholic home. Why? It serves several important functions: (a) It conveys the essential and fundamental content of Catholic faith and morals in a complete and summary way. (b) It is a positive, objective and declarative exposition of Catholic doctrine. (c) It is intended to assist those who have the duty to catechize, namely promoters and teachers of catechesis." Pope St. John Paul II said this about this catechism: "In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God." The Catechism of the Catholic Church is divided into four major parts. They are referred to as the "four pillars" on which the Catechism is built. In his Apostolic Constitution promulgating the Catechism, Pope John Paul II called them the "four movements of a great symphony." They are: 1) the Creed - what the Church believes; 2) the Sacraments - what the Church celebrates; 3) the Commandments - what the Church lives, and; 4) the Our Father - what the Church prays. The Catechism consists of 2,865 paragraphs, each of which is numbered. There is an internal cross-referencing system among the paragraphs which makes it simple to find all the passages in the Catechism which treat a particular subject. In addition, the Catechism provides several indices for ease in locating particular passages. Indices are organized according to themes, Scriptural citations, symbols of the faith, documents of ecumenical councils, documents of other councils and synods, pontifical documents, ecclesiastical documents, canon law, liturgical texts and ecclesiastical authors. The Catechism of the Catholic Church originated with a recommendation made at the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops in 1985. In 1986 Pope John Paul II appointed a Commission of Cardinals and Bishops to develop a compendium of Catholic doctrine. In 1989 the Commission sent the text to all the Bishops of the world for consultation. In 1990 the Commission examined and evaluated over 24,000 amendments suggested by the world's bishops. The final draft is considerably different from the one that was circulated in 1989. In 1991 the Commission prepared the text for the Holy Father's official approval. On June 25, 1992 Pope John Paul II officially approved the definitive version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. On December 8, 1992 Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism with an apostolic constitution. This edition was published in 2012. Size: 18 x 12 x 3cm
Triptych icons featuring the Virgin of Tenderness and Christ Child supported by two Archangel panels. Traditional timber with gold print icons. Size: 10 x 8cm
Dual panel icons featuring Christ the Teacher and the Virgin of Tenderness. Traditional timber with gold print icons. Size: 10 x 8cm
Stunning gold leaf framed 42cm Panel icon set featuring Christ the Teacher in the style of Christ Pantocrator of the Monastery of St. Catherine Mt. Sinai. This icon can be paired with the Virgin and Child ICN014. It will undoubtedly make a beautiful addition to any home or devotional area. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 42 x 20cm.
Stunning gold leaf framed 42cm Panel icon set featuring Our Lady of Tenderness. Possible pairing with ICN015. This beautiful icon highlights the tender love that Our Lady has for each one of us as exemplified by the love that she has for her divine Son Jesus. This tender love is symbolised by the physical intimacy that we see portrayed in the icon by way of Our Lady and the baby Jesus' cheeks found side by side along with the Bambino's arm wrapped lovingly around His Mother's neck. It will undoubtedly make a beautiful addition to any home or devotional area. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 42 x 20cm.
Stunningly handcrafted and most beautiful home altar Triptych featuring the Holy Family on the central panel. This focal icon highlights the tender love that existed between the Holy Spouses Mary and Joseph and their divine Son Jesus. This tender love is brought to the fore by the physical intimacy that we see portrayed in the icon and which is in itself a call for all couples and families to identify with and to imitate. The three Archangels are found on the supporting icon panels where they not only show their relationship with the Holy Family but also to each of us in their protective, healing and guiding roles. The panels on the left and right of the central icon are hinged and can close shut when one desires to cover the sacredness and mystery of the Holy Family. Material: Natural timber with 22k gold leaf features. Size: 30 x 29cm.
Beautiful natural timber and stamped silver and gold plated icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This beautiful icon highlights the power of Our Lady's maternal intercessory role as the Mother of God and our mother and where she points us to her Son Jesus as the Saviour of all. Comes presented in a high end red suede keepsake box which will make for that perfect gift for that special occasion. The icon itself will also make for a focused prayer sacramental which will draw all in to the transcendent by its symbolism and inherent beauty. Icon size: 12 x 12cm.
Beautiful natural timber and stamped silver and gold plated icon of Christ the Teacher in the style of Christ Pantocrator of the Monastery of St. Catherine Mt. Sinai. Comes presented in a high end red suede keepsake box which will make for that perfect gift for that special occasion. The icon itself will also make for a focused prayer sacramental which will draw all in to the transcendent by its symbolism and inherent beauty. Icon size: 12 x 12cm.
Stunning gold leaf framed icon portraying the Crucifixion of Our Lord in large size. This beautiful icon highlights the maternal love of the Blessed Mother who as the Queen of Martyrs suffers alongside her crucified Son. It also features the love of the Beloved Disciple who followed his Divine Master to Calvary and the Cross. This icon of our crucified Lord invites us, like Our Lady and St John, to pick up our daily cross and to follow Him also. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 32 x 25cm
Stunning gold leaf framed icon featuring the holy Family of Nazareth. This beautiful icon highlights the tender love that existed between the Holy Spouses Mary and Joseph and their divine Son Jesus. This tender love is brought to the fore by the physical intimacy that we see portrayed in the icon and which is in itself a call for all couples and families to identify with and to imitate. It will undoubtedly make a beautiful addition to any home or devotional area. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 32 x 25cm
Stunning gold leaf framed icon set featuring Our Lady of Tenderness. This beautiful icon highlights the tender love that Our Lady has for each one of us as exemplified by the love that she has for her divine Son Jesus. This tender love is symbolised by the physical intimacy that we see portrayed in the icon by way of Our Lady and the baby Jesus' cheeks found side by side along with the Bambino's arm wrapped lovingly around His Mother's neck. It will undoubtedly make a beautiful addition to any home or devotional area. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 18 x 14cm
Stunning gold leaf framed icon featuring Saint Michael the Archangel. The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the war cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honoured and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles. Pope Leo XII composed the famous and oft recited 'St Michael the Archangel prayer' which calls for the intercession of this great saint especially in time of demonic oppression. This striking representation of the powerful leader of the angelic host will undoubtedly make a beautiful and much turned to addition to any home or devotional area. Comes packaged with 'Made in Greece certification'. Base material: Traditional timber with 22k gold leaf. Size: 18 x 14cm. St Michael the Archangel prayer: Saint Michael Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
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