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Was the use of sacred images a pagan corruption, or was it part of early Christian practice?

Historically Verified
Section I

Understanding the Claim

The argument in one sentence: Images of Christ, Mary, and the saints appear in the Roman catacombs from the 2nd century. The Council of Nicaea II (787) defined their veneration as apostolic tradition.
Section VI

The Fideograph Verdict

Verdict: Historically Verified. Images of Christ, Mary, and the saints appear in the Roman catacombs from the 2nd century. The Council of Nicaea II (787) defined their veneration as apostolic tradition.
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