The Gravity of Anathemas and Icon Veneration at Nicaea 2

Delving into the seriousness of anathemas, the chapter explores their impact in condemning individuals to hell and expelling them from the kingdom of heaven, as intended by the bishops. It also discusses the theological background of icon veneration at Nicaea 2, emphasizing the adherence to tradition and the enforcement of apostolic practices through anathemas. The speaker argues for the historical claim of icon veneration as part of apostolic tradition, contrasting it with later interpretations and emphasizing specific physical gestures and theological frameworks set by Nicaea 2.