Orthodox Preaching as the Oral Icon of Christ by James Kenneth Hamrick explores how Orthodox preaching, rooted in sacred traditions, serves as an “oral icon” that brings listeners into the presence of Christ, transforming lives through vivid, sacred storytelling.

In Orthodox Preaching as the Oral Icon of Christ, Father James Kenneth Hamrick delves into the unique power of Orthodox preaching to act as an “oral icon” of Christ’s presence. Through rich, artful storytelling that mirrors the tradition of Orthodox icons as “windows to heaven,” Hamrick argues for the vital role of this iconological approach in communicating the Gospel within today’s image-driven culture. His work provides a compelling guide for Orthodox preachers and laypeople alike, exploring how the faithful rendering of sermons can draw listeners into a transformative experience of the divine.