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Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty · Catechism · 624

Faith Q&A › Catechism › 11. The Iconostasis

Where are the icons of four evangelists and the icon of the apostles placed?

The answer

The four Evangelists are the true witnesses and interpreters of Christ’s life and His salvific work. Therefore, their icons were introduced in early Christian places of worship. Usually, they are depicted on the four corners under the main dome of the nave of the church, or on the corners of the sanctuary dome, as they represent the royal pillars upon which the Lord’s kingdom was established. The icons of the apostles are on the top of the iconostasis.

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volume 1, Books 1–3. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.