In the seventeenth century, Ethiopian artists were increasingly exposed to forms of expression from Europe. During this period, double-sided diptychs became popular among the nobility as pendant icons worn suspended by a cord around the neck. The subject matter depicted on this example is a standard
A small Russian portable triptych of painted icon panels in a silver, gilt and brass frame, made to be carried and opened for prayer while traveling. Medium: Painted icon, silver, gilt, brass. Measurements: overall (closed) 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm).
Once used as decorations for a reliquary shrine, each enamel plaque represents a biblical prophet: Isaiah, Obadiah, Elisha, and Hosea. Fine gold dots punctuate dark blue backgrounds. Typical of Hildesheim enamels, this detailing creates the illusion that the prophets sit against star-studded twiligh
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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A Swedish saint who was framed for murdering her husband. God revealed her innocence by miracles after her death.
Christian meditations on anxiety and trust in God.
A saint and king who worked to spread Christianity throughout Sweden.
A meditation and prayer on guardian angels
A Chinese saint from the 1800s who was beheaded by her government for being Christian.
Today, we meditate on guardian angels and a Chinese saint who was beheaded by her government for being Christian.
A meditation and prayer on a pope who emphasized papal supremacy.
A meditation and prayer on the strength that comes from heaven.
Today's meditations and saints...
A reflection and prayer on trusting in Christ during tough times.
A meditation on two saints who were put to death for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Today we meditate on penance, a nun who was sentenced to death by communists, and doing things in the name of Christ.
A short meditation on a quote from the Baltimore Catechism.
A meditation and prayer on a quote from the gospel of Matthew.
A biography and meditation on Blessed Maria who was sentenced to death in 1936 by the communist government in Spain.
A biography and meditation on St. Bridget of Sweden a 14th century woman who had constant visions of Jesus
Today we meditate on trust in Christ, Saint Theophilus who was martyred by Muslims, and the near occasion of sin.
A short meditation on a quote from the Baltimore Catechism. Read more...
A meditation and prayer on St. Theophilus who was martyred by Muslims for his faith.
A meditation on trust in Christ by Saint Ambrose. Read more...
A meditation on St. Lawrence who was a 16th century military chaplain.
Sorry if you received this email twice! There was a glitch. Anyway, today we meditate on remaining righteous, St. Paul of St. Zoilus (who was beheaded) and the kingdom of heaven.
A short reflection on a quote from the gospel of Matthew.
A biography and meditation on St. Paul who was beheaded by Muslims. Read more...
