LETTERS: ICONS VENERATED, NOT WORSHIPPED, BY E. ORTHODOX

To the editor:

I would like to point out an error in the March 10 Associated Press article on iconoclasm in regard to the Taliban's destroying images of Buddha. The article mentions the iconoclasm that took place under Leo III. The article stated that Eastern Christians (now known as Eastern Orthodox Christians) worshipped icons. Orthodox Christians, then as now, venerate icons, holding that worship is due to God alone.

I realize some people may not be aware of the difference between veneration and worship. I would appreciate it if you could pass this information on to The Associated Press.

LEONARD J. COOK

St. Louis