The
icon of The Trinity was painted by Andrei Rublev in the
early part of the 15th Century. The icon represents the
story of the three angels who visited Abraham at the Oak
of Mamre but is often interpreted as a picture of the
Trinity. The icon is full of symbolism, designed to draw
us into the mystery of the Trinity.
All the figures wear a blue garment,
representing their divinity, but each wears something
that speaks of their own identity.
The
Spirit
Along with the divine blue is a robe of green that represents
creation and new life. Behind the Spirit is a mountain,
reminding us of the journey we undertake with him as our
guide. The Spirit touches the table, earthing the divine
life of God. His head inclines towards the central figure...
The
Son
The blue robe of divinity is worn alongside a garment
of deep red that declares his humanity. The gold stripe
proclaims his kingship. Behind the Son is a tree, and
we are reminded of his sacrificial death. The Son rests
two fingers on the table, laying onto it his divine and
human nature. His head is turned towards the figure to
his right...
The
Father
The blue garment is almost covered by a robe that seems
to include all the other colours. Words are not enough
and that is how it should be. No-one has seen the Father
and yet he fills the universe. Behind the Father is a
house - the goal of our journey. The door is always open,
along with the window from where the Father can scan the
road for the returning prodigal.
The picture invites us in,
there is room at the table for us.
The
icon of The Trinity was painted by Andrei Rublev in the
early part of the 15th Century. The icon represents the
story of the three angels who visited Abraham at the Oak
of Mamre but is often interpreted as a picture of the
Trinity. The icon is full of symbolism, designed to draw
us into the mystery of the Trinity.
The
Spirit
The
Son
The
Father
