Defending the True Faith | The 7th Ecumenical Council & the Power of Icons

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Glory to Jesus Christ! 🙏 In this Divine Liturgy reflection, we commemorate the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787 AD) held in Nicaea, where the Church defended the truth of the Faith against the heresy of iconoclasm. Discover why holy icons are not idols but windows to Heaven, affirming the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Learn how the Holy Fathers stood firm in truth and how we, too, are called to defend our faith in today’s world of secularism and relativism. 🕊️ Topics in this reflection: The meaning and importance of the 7th Ecumenical Council The defense of icons and the truth of the Incarnation How to stay rooted in prayer and humility Growing in knowledge of Scripture and Church teaching Responding to challenges with love and compassion Standing united with the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit Let us all become living icons of Christ, witnesses of His love, truth, and saving grace in today’s world. ✝️ “The Holy Spirit who guided the Fathers continues to guide us and protect the Church today.” 📖 Scriptural Themes: John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Ephesians 4:15 – “Speak the truth in love.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15 – “Stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught.” 💬 Subscribe for more Catholic and Orthodox reflections, Divine Liturgies, sermons, and spiritual teachings to strengthen your faith and devotion. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Glory to Jesus Christ! Introduction 0:35 – Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787 AD) 1:00 – The heresy of iconoclasm and the defense of holy icons 1:30 – Icons as windows to Heaven, not idols 2:00 – The importance of defending the true faith 2:40 – Challenges of secularism and relativism today 3:30 – Rooted in prayer and humility: the foundation of faith 4:00 – The grace of the Holy Spirit that strengthened the Fathers 4:35 – Growing in knowledge of Scripture and Church teaching 5:20 – Responding to attacks on faith with love and compassion 6:00 – Correcting misunderstandings with a spirit of humility 6:40 – The unity of the Catholic and Apostolic Church 7:20 – Standing in communion with the saints and martyrs 7:50 – Living as icons of Christ in today’s world 8:15 – Conclusion: Witnessing to the love, truth, and saving grace of Jesus Christ 8:25 – Amen 🙏 For more please visit https://www.youtube.com/@steliasbyzantinecatholicch5629 & say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #DivineLiturgy #CatholicHomily #OrthodoxHomily #7thEcumenicalCouncil #DefendingTheFaith #HolyIcons #Iconoclasm #Nicaea787 #FaithAndTruth #ChristianReflection #HolyFathers #CatholicChurch #OrthodoxChurch #Incarnation #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #WindowToHeaven #ChristianTeaching 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s

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