Irenaeus, Against Heresies 1.25.6
Describes Carpocratians honoring images of Christ alongside philosophers in a pagan-style setting.
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Key points
- Early image practice with a condemned theological context.
- Neither direct approval of orthodox icon veneration nor an explicit universal prohibition on all pictures.