Upon entering an Orthodox Church’s sacred space, one’s attention is immediately drawn to the Iconostasis or Icon screen with its colorful and distinctive figures or to the somewhat surrealistic images in the dome or on the surrounding walls. Orthodox churches, whether vast or small, whether traditional or modern, whether richly appointed or modestly furnished, all share the rich heritage of the iconography of Orthodox Christianity. Integral to the Church since the early centuries, the icon and its role in Orthodox life is much broader than the visual portrayal of religious subjects. Icons have been described as “Theology in Color.” Transcending the written word, they visually transmit the teachings of the Gospels, the writings of the Church Fathers and the Hymnology of the Church to theologians, laity of the Church, and visitors, regardless of language.