Abstract. Issues Regarding the Child in the Debates of the Second Council of Nicaea
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This article presents the problem of the child in the debates of the Second Council of Nicaea. No other council has devoted so much attention to the subject of the child or covered it so broadly. The article consists of six parts. The most important conclusions from the analyses include the following: 1. Childhood is connected not only with the physical dimension, but also, above all, with the sphere of the spirit. Thus, it appears not only in connection with biological birth but also with baptism and ordination. 2. The appearance of saints to children has a tradition that dates back to early Christianity. 3. The effects of children’s traumatic experiences (kidnapping, possession) can be overcome through prayer. 4. When decorating a church, one should not be guided by what pleases the eye. The church should not be adapted to the level of a child but to the level of an adult. 5. According to the Council’s records, what distinguishes Christianity from other religions (Judaism, pagan religions) is the fact that Christianity does not kill children as a sacrifice for idols. 6. Healings of children through sacred images provide a compelling argument for their veneration.
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