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In the icon, a ladder stands on the earth and reaches to Heaven. Monks are seen trying to climb the ladder, and winged demons are seen pulling them off. Over the top of the ladder is Christ, emerging from Heaven. At the right side of the scene is shown a monastery building. Standing outside its door is St. John Climacus. His right hand points at the ladder and watching monks stand behind him. In his left hand he holds a scroll on which is written: "Ascend, ascend, Brethren."

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  • Ladder of Divine Ascent icon
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  • In the icon, a ladder stands on the earth and reaches to Heaven. Monks are seen trying to climb the ladder, and winged demons are seen pulling them off. Over the top of the ladder is Christ, emerging from Heaven. At the right side of the scene is shown a monastery building. Standing outside its door is St. John Climacus. His right hand points at the ladder and watching monks stand behind him. In his left hand he holds a scroll on which is written: "Ascend, ascend, Brethren."
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  • In the icon, a ladder stands on the earth and reaches to Heaven. Monks are seen trying to climb the ladder, and winged demons are seen pulling them off. Over the top of the ladder is Christ, emerging from Heaven. At the right side of the scene is shown a monastery building. Standing outside its door is St. John Climacus. His right hand points at the ladder and watching monks stand behind him. In his left hand he holds a scroll on which is written: "Ascend, ascend, Brethren." In the top left corner, opposite the monastery, are angels shown clothed in light-colored garments and having large, strong wings.
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