These things are not just decorations but a greater reflection of the heavenly worship spoken of in the Book of Revelation. When we worship, we believe we are in the Kingdom of Heaven and everything outside of that is secondary. We are with God, the angels, and saints. Many During the Divine Liturgy, we enter into this heavenly reality, joining the angels and saints in their eternal praise of God. The candles, icons, and vestments all encapsulate this. You are more than welcome to light a candle, venerate an icon, and cross yourself during the service. All are called to fulfill Christ’s commandment to “let our light shine.”
