Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Fr. Stephen Freeman, Orthodox priest, podcaster, and author of a popular blog "Glory to God for All Things," about the meaning of icons in the Orthodox Church.
The conversation explores why icons are so important in Orthodox life, how the Church understands their biblical and theological foundation, and why icons are not idols, but sacred images that bear witness to the truth of the Incarnation. Fr. Stephen explains the difference between worship and veneration, why Orthodox Christians kiss and pray before icons, and how icons help form the heart and mind in prayer by revealing Christ, His saints, and the life of the Kingdom.
The episode also includes responses to audience questions about head coverings for women in church and the Orthodox Church’s teaching on abortion.
Learn more about Fr. Stephen Freeman:
Glory2GodforAllThings.com
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on July 5, 2026.
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Fr. Stephen Freeman, Orthodox priest, podcaster, and author of a popular blog "Glory to God for All Things," about the meaning of icons in the Orthodox Church.
The conversation explores why icons are so important in Orthodox life, how the Church understands their biblical and theological foundation, and why icons are not idols, but sacred images that bear witness to the truth of the Incarnation. Fr. Stephen explains the difference between worship and veneration, why Orthodox Christians kiss and pray before icons, and how icons help form the heart and mind in prayer by revealing Christ, His saints, and the life of the Kingdom.
The episode also includes responses to audience questions about head coverings for women in church and the Orthodox Church’s teaching on abortion.
Learn more about Fr. Stephen Freeman:
Glory2GodforAllThings.com
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on July 5, 2026.
