1. Plural of eikon; religious images or icons, especially in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Usage: Also spelled 'icons'; Chiefly used in religious or art historical contexts

Examples

• The church displayed ancient eikons painted in the Byzantine style.
• Eikons of saints lined the walls of the monastery.
• The museum's collection of eikons attracted scholars from around the world.
• Pilgrims venerated the eikons as sacred religious objects.
• The restoration of these eikons required specialized expertise in traditional techniques.