The Symbolic World

313 - Fr. Andrew Damick - Redeeming Pagan Symbolism

Oct 26, 2023
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Fr. Andrew Damick
Fr. Andrew Damick, Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, discusses the integration of pagan symbolism in Christianity, focusing on Lithuania's unique context. Topics include: Lithuania's split between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, reclaiming pagan symbolism in Christian worship, recognizing saints beyond traditional boundaries, edits to a Catholic text, the transformation of pagan symbols into Christian icons, and creatively engaging with pagan symbolism in the Orthodox Church.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Discovering a Catholic Church in Lithuania
02:12 • 7min
3
Reclaiming the Cosmic Image
09:14 • 21min
4
Synodality and the History of the Martyrs of Nazran
30:12 • 2min
5
Recognizing Saints Who Fall Outside Traditional Definitions and Boundaries
32:01 • 5min
6
Edits to a Catholic text and the Symbolism of the Sun Cross
36:32 • 2min
7
The Transformation of Lithuanian Pagan Symbols into Christian Icons
38:31 • 27min
8
Engaging With Pagan Symbolism in the Orthodox Church
01:05:07 • 8min