Adoration of the Magi (1680-1689) by Rybotychi School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
The ivory figures are mounted on a sheet of whalebone. This plaque is part of a series of Passion carvings that are now dispersed among Antwerp, Oslo, Paris, London, and New York. French, elephant ivory with traces of paint and gilding, 23.2 x 18.3 cm.
In his left hand the Christ Child holds a swallow. Swallows were thought to hibernate during winter in nests of mud. Their re-emergence in spring symbolized the Resurrection of Christ.
This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the...
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Blessed Peter To Rot prayed everyday, taught the catechism, was a leader during wartime, and was murdered for his faith. Read more...
Today we meditate on the resurrection of Christ, the nature of true love, and Saint Maria Goretti.
A mental prayer on 1 Corinthians 15:16-17. In this meditation, ask yourself this: how often do I reflect on the resurrection of Christ?
A short meditation on 1 John 3:18