- The word “Icon” comes from which Greek Word?
From the Greek word “Eikon” (cikiov), meaning image or reflection.
- Who said “Icons are the Bible of the common people?
St. Basil the Great
- Which is believed to be the very first icon?
The Icon of the Holy Face of Jesus (Mandylion)
- What symbols did early christians use to show Christ?
The Fish (Ichthys) and the Lamb



