Understanding Iconophiles and Iconoclasts in Christianity

Iconophile (from Greek eikon, "image" and philos, "lover") refers to a person who loves or collects icons, which are images or representations of religious figures or symbols. In the context of Christianity, an iconophile is someone who venerates and respects icons as a means of connecting with the divine.

In contrast, an iconoclast (from Greek eikon, "image" and kladon, "breaker") is someone who destroys or opposes icons, often due to religious or political reasons. The term "iconoclasm" refers to the act of destroying or opposing icons, and has been used in various contexts throughout history, including the Byzantine Empire's Iconoclastic Controversy in the 8th and 9th centuries.

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