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Morals: §2141 — Tolle Lege

Catechism

§2141

Morals › … › In Brief

The veneration of sacred images is based on the mystery of the Incarnation of the Word of God. It is not contrary to the first commandment.

Read in full at Vatican.va

Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican.va)