Fathers and councils of the Church repeatedly explained that the images were not deities, but only reminders thereof; the people did not care to make such distinctions. ”
Kirikuisad ja kirikukogud selgitasid korduvalt, et pühakujud ja - pildid ei ole jumalused, vaid üksnes neid meenutavad esemed; inimesed aga ei hoolinud sellise vahe tegemisest. ”