The Gospel in Color: Unlocking the Symbolism in Icons

Have you ever seen a beautiful icon and wondered what the images in it symbolize? In this episode, Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB, joins Jessica to dive into icons. Sr. Jeana and Jessica discuss: How an icon is different than a normal religious painting The process of creating an icon The meaning of different colors and symbols Sr. Jeana Visel OSB is a Benedictine sister at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, IN. At Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, she serves as Dean of School of Theology Programs and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spirituality. She has an MA in Monastic Studies from St. John’s School of Theology-Seminary and a DMin in spirituality from Catholic University of America. She is the author of Icons in the Western Church: Toward a More Sacramental Encounter (Liturgical Press, 2016). You can purchase Sr. Jeana's book here.