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The
Son of God is the second person of the Christian Trinity. The right hand
is held in Ardapataka (half flag) to denote second person of the Trinity.
The left hand opens in Alapadma in front of the abdomen and moves to the
birth of the son only by the Father. The son is the only begotten of the
Father (Jn:35; 5:20. 10:17). The creative aspect of the Son of God is
clearly defined in the Nicene Creed. "We believe in one Lord, Jesus
Christ, the only son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from
true God begotten, not made, one in being with the father, through him all
things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from
heaven". The gesture is shown in the right side because it is said that
"Son is sitting at the right hand of the Father". (From the Apostle
Creed). |
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