Which of the following is not true of “icons”?

A) They were worshipped by Christians.
B) They come from a Greek word that means “image.”
C) They portray Christ, Mary, and the Saints.
D) They decorated their churches and homes with them.
E) They are meant to give a sense of timelessness and holiness.


Ans: A

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