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Although the icon depicts the event described by Saint [[Apostle Luke|Luke]], it is not meant to be a historical picture, but a representation of the Church.
===Christ===
Christ is shown inside the [[mandorla]] blessing all with his right hand and holding a scroll in his left. This is to show love and knowledge. This sphere is being carried up in glory by anglesangels.
Even though we see Christ departing, the Orthodox Church sees the second and glorious coming in the same icon. Jesus said he would return exactly as he ascended. The icon does not show direction. His love and teachings are still with the churchChurch.
===The Theotokos===
The focus of the lower part of the icon is the Theotokos. She represents the entire Church waiting for Jesus' return.
===The discipleDisciples===The entire group, the Theotokos and the disciples also represent the Church. In this case the faithful learning Christians. The disciples are waiting for the dissent descent of the [[Holy Spirit]] at [[Pentecost]] and are shown in confusion.
The disciples shown can not be the historical gathering, but again a image of the Church. The [[Apostle Paul]] who was still Saul, a nonbeliever at that time, is standing next to Mary.
===Angels===''Then two angels in white clothes said to the disciples, "Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven." Then the disciples returned to Jerusalem'' (Acts 1:11). ==SourcesSource==*[http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/ascension/learn/ The Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ]
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