Religious Practices in Medieval Eastern Christian Communities

One of the most common religious practices among medieval Eastern Christian communities was their devotion to venerating crosses and crucifixes. Yet many of these communities existed in predominantly Islamic contexts, where the practice was subject to much criticism and often resulted in accusations of idolatry.

Questions and Responses

How did Christians respond to these allegations? Why did they advocate the preservation of a practice that was often met with confusion or even contempt?