Question

What is the purpose of a religious icon?

(A) To help people who can't read
(B) To stimulate people's interest in art
(C) To teach people about the Orthodox Church
(D) To create reverence in worship​

Answer 1

to teach people about the Orthodox Church. æ

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Icons are considered an essential part of the church and are given special liturgical veneration. They serve as mediums of instruction for the uneducated faithful through the iconostasis, a screen shielding the altar, covered with icons depicting scenes from the New Testament, church feasts, and popular saints.