The Holy Icon of the Pantocrator

This video describes the history and symbolism of the icon of the Pantocrator when used in the dome of Eastern Orthodox churches. Παντοκράτωρ (pantocrator) is Greek for “the ruler of all.“ The iconic image of Christ Pantocrator was one of the first images of Christ developed in the Early Christian Church and remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. TRISAGION FILMS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 1. SUPPORT: If you enjoy our videos, please consider supporting our effort via PayPal or on Patreon. PayPal at - Patreon at - 2. SUBSCRIBE: To be notified about future videos: @Trisagionfilms/featured 3. CONNECT: Join the discussion on our other social media channels. Facebook - Instagram - Twitter -- Website - 4. CONNECT FOR MORE: Subscribe to any of our Channels: FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES: @Trisagionfilms/featured LIVE STREAMING: @TrisagionLivestreams/featured CHILDREN’S VIDEOS: @TrisagionFilmsforchildre-ou6dj/videos PODCASTS: 5. THANK YOU: TrisagionFilms is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to bring the Orthodox faith to all by presenting tangible theology through original videos and articles, all to the glory of God. We cover aspects of Orthodox worship and practice, pilgrimage, the lives of the saints, iconography and the sacred arts, and recordings of homilies, interviews, and special events.