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Session of Christ
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The Session of Christ or heavenly session is a Christian doctrine stating that Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven—the word "session" is an archaic noun meaning "sitting". Although the word formerly meant "the act of sitting down", its meaning is somewhat broader in current English usage, and is used to refer to a sitting for various reasons, such as a teaching session, or a court or council being in session. The New Testament also depicts Jesus as standing and walking in Heaven, but the Session of Christ has special theological significance because of its connection to the role of Christ as King. The Session of Christ is one of the doctrines specifically mentioned in the Apostles' Creed, where "sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty" immediately follows the statement of the Ascension.
Illustration from the Book of Kells of Christ enthroned. The central significance of Christ's heavenly session is his reign as king.
Illustration from the Book of Kells of Christ enthroned. The central significance of Christ's heavenly session is his reign as king.
Pietro da Cortona, Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1660. Acts 7:55 says that, as he was dying, Saint Stephen saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Pietro da Cortona, Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1660. Acts 7:55 says that, as he was dying, Saint Stephen saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Pieter de Grebber, God Inviting Christ to Sit on the Throne at His Right Hand, 1645. This invitation from Psalm 110:1 is quoted in the Book of Acts as
Pieter de Grebber, God Inviting Christ to Sit on the Throne at His Right Hand, 1645. This invitation from Psalm 110:1 is quoted in the Book of Acts as being fulfilled in Christ's heavenly session.
Michael Damaskenos Icon of the Holy Liturgy, from the 16th-century Cretan school, showing Western stylistic influence
Michael Damaskenos Icon of the Holy Liturgy, from the 16th-century Cretan school, showing Western stylistic influence
Heaven in Christianity
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In Christianity, heaven is traditionally the location of the throne of God and the angels of God, and in most forms of Christianity it is the abode of the righteous dead in the afterlife. In some Christian denominations it is understood as a temporary stage before the resurrection of the dead and the saints' return to the New Earth.
The Ladder of Divine Ascent in Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai
The Ladder of Divine Ascent in Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai
Eastern Orthodox icon depicting Christ enthroned in heaven, surrounded by the ranks of angels and saints. At the bottom is paradise with the Bosom of
Eastern Orthodox icon depicting Christ enthroned in heaven, surrounded by the ranks of angels and saints. At the bottom is paradise with the Bosom of Abraham (left), and the penitent thief (right).