Rublev's icon of the Holy Trinity is fueling the inspiration for the next phase of my RHII re-write. This is a depiction of the well-known OT story "Abram's hospitality." Abram entertains three mysterious angels/beings, and this story is often seen as a foundational revelation of the trinity:
There are many, amazing symbolical elements to this icon. The one that speaks most profoundly to me is the way we - the viewers - are invited into relationship with the God-head by coming to the table bearing Christ's body and blood.
Here is an interesting article from a Catholic deacon on this icon.
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