the rite itself was established by patriarch methodius of constantinople, and to this day it is performed on the first sunday of great lent in all orthodox churches of our church. this service establishes not only the orthodox teaching on icon veneration, but all dogmas. resolutions adopted at seven ecumenical councils. so, on this significant day in the history of our church, we triumph, professing the doctrine of the true orthodox church, proclaiming glory to the eternal memory of all those ascetics of our faith who labored in establishing them. the triumph of orthodoxy is the day when we celebrate the victory of god's truth over human inventions. on this day we remember the words of christ the savior, who said: “i will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” this promise is given. we need to ask ourselves: what do we know about god, to what extent our life is consistent with the commandments, do we testify about god to other people, or here... our faith is limited, it is extremely important for every orthodox person, especially during lent, to think about t