As we saw in part one, God's Word and the early church's attitude make it clear that icon veneration is not only an addition to the faith—it directly contradicts God's commands. In this episode, we'll examine what the officially recognized saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church have to say on this matter. Many in their belief system readily cite historical witnesses to support their own positions, but when their cherished doctrines are questioned, they suddenly claim we can't trust anyone who wasn't an officially recognized saint in their church.
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