Decoding Christianity - Episode 3 Angels

A hugely ambitious international co-production, Decoding Christianity offers a compelling insight into both the artistic and the spiritual, uniting two aspects of human endeavour that have become increasingly separated in the modern world.

In each episode, the presenter begins by posing a key question that is fundamental to our understanding of Christianity for instance, What are angels, where do they come from and why do we believe in them? He then sets out to find the answer to this question, investigating and decoding the signs, symbols, iconography, myths and miracles of Christianity. Over six episodes, the presenters quest takes him to far-flung corners of the earth: from the primitive frescos in the catacombs of Rome, to the massive, colourful pilgrimage at Kulubi in Ethiopia, to the extraordinary Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, we are taken on a journey into Christianity in all its fascinating and colourful manifestations.

Programme 3 - ANGELS - opens with a montage of images showing the enduring appeal of angels, from old paintings and mosaics to present-day iconic images of angels and cherubs of all kinds. What are angels? The Presenter delves back in time to find the first references to angels, moving on to explore different types of angels and revealing how they are represented in art.

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[ASacredSpirit]

That woman at 1:10, I wouldn't trust her. 

[desasterz]

I've heard of two angels.