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Come receive the Light, from the Light that is never overtaken by night, and glorify Christ, who is risen from the dead.

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The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George, 1110 35th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311, Phone number: 515-277-0780

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Update as of March 4th, 2013: Many of the video materials from GOTelecom and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website have been copied to YouTube. One result of this is that the videos are now available in higher quality than was previously available online. We are in the process of updating our links to go directly to the copies on YouTube. We thank you for your patience as we make this transition.

Featured Video:
Holy Image, Holy Space: Icons and Frescoes from Greece, Part II -- A Theology in Colors
Icons in the Orthodox Church have variously been described as being "a Bible for the illiterate," "windows into Heaven," "a reminder of those who have gone before," and "a theology in colors." This video presentation is hosted by Medieval and Byzantine Art Curator of the Walters Art Gallery, Dr. Gary Vikan. Part II focuses on the history of icons as objects of religious veneration (not worship) in the Church and their significant contributions to Renaissance art. Finally, the "writing" (painting) of an icon is demonstrated by a master iconographer.

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