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Our Lady of Medjugorje and the most significant places

Our Lady of Medjugorje and the most significant places

Contents1 Krizevac: The Mount of the Cross2 The Podbrdo3 The Church of St. James in Medjugorje4 The Paths of Medjugorje Our Lady of Medjugorje has rendered an otherwise anonymous village in Bosnia and Herzegovina unique and special. Let’s discover together the places of devotion that…

The tombs of the popes and all there is to know

The tombs of the popes and all there is to know

Where are the tombs of the popes? Let’s find out where the popes have been buried for centuries and how their burial takes place Where are the popes buried? A trivial question, perhaps, but that contains a deep meaning, closely connected to the very nature…

The patron saints of Europe: the patron saint for country

The patron saints of Europe: the patron saint for country

Each country has its patron saint: in this article, you will discover all the patron saints of Europe! Each unto its own, even for saints and countries. Knowing the history of Europe and the countries that make it up, one realises that many of the…

Pope Paul VI, his memory celebrated on 29 May

Pope Paul VI, his memory celebrated on 29 May

Contents1 Life before becoming a Pontiff2 Pope from 1963 to 19783 When St. Paul VI is celebrated4 The Papal Encyclicals Pope Paul VI was a reserved and courteous man, with a refined intellect and great spiritual depth. He led the Catholic Church in a period…

How to recite the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii

How to recite the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii

Contents1 What is the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii?2 Prayer to Our Lady of Pompeii: the text3 Padre Pio and the Rose at Our Lady of Pompeii4 The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeii The Virgin of the Rosary is celebrated on 8 May.…

Padre Pio’s devotion to Our Lady of Pompeii and the gift of the rose

Padre Pio’s devotion to Our Lady of Pompeii and the gift of the rose

Contents1 Padre Pio and the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii2 The correlation between the Madonna and the rose3 The Scent of rose of Padre Pio May 5 is the feast day of the Saint of Pietrelcina. Discover the…

The Madonna del Roseto represented by various artist

The Madonna del Roseto represented by various artist

Contents1 The roses: symbol of Mary2 The Madonna del Roseto: the most famous works3 Other representations of Madonna del Roseto The theme of the rose symbol of Mary is recurrent in art. Here are the most famous works depicting the Madonna del Roseto and the…

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

Contents1 Where is the Last Supper?2 Last Supper Leonardo analysis3 The apostles at the Last Supper4 The washing of the feet The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, in Santa Maria delle Grazie, is one of the most famous works in the world, full of…

Easter Monday or Angel Monday? Let’s find out why they are called so

Easter Monday or Angel Monday? Let’s find out why they are called so

Contents1 Easter Monday, Angel Monday, Little Easter2 The Catholic Feasts of Obligation3 How is celebrated Easter Monday Why is the Monday after Easter called Easter Monday? How is Angel Monday celebrated? You will find out in this article. Perhaps not everyone knows that Easter lasts…

The animal symbols of Christian Easter

The animal symbols of Christian Easter

Contents1 The lamb in Easter2 Easter Bunnies3 Lion (Lion of Judah)4 European Goldfinch5 Dove6 Easter Chick Doves, rabbits, lambs: as animals and other elements of the natural world become symbols of Easter Men have always reflected themselves in the world around them. How can it…

The mystery of the Veil of Veronica, the cloth with the imprint of the face of Jesus

The mystery of the Veil of Veronica, the cloth with the imprint of the face of Jesus

Contents1 The Veil of Veronica: to whom did it belong?2 The healing of the bleeding woman3 Saint Veronica4 The Holy Face of Manoppello The Veil of Veronica is one of the most mysterious and fascinating relics in the history of Christianity. Where does the legend…

The story of Jesus: the most important events of His life

The story of Jesus: the most important events of His life

Contents1 Annunciation of the Lord2 Jesus’s birth3 Epiphany (The Magi)4 The escape to Egypt and the slaughter of the innocent5 When Jesus was found in the temple6 Baptism and Temptations of Jesus7 The public life of Jesus8 The miracles of Jesus9 Entry of Jesus into…

Women in the Bible: Jesus and the relationship with his disciples

Women in the Bible: Jesus and the relationship with his disciples

Contents1 Maria Maddalena2 Martha and Mary sisters of Lazarus3 Samaritan at the well4 The bleeding woman What was the role of women in the history of Salvation? Let us discover the relationship of Jesus with the disciples of the Gospel A more incisive female presence…

5 good reasons to buy religious items online

5 good reasons to buy religious items online

Contents1 1. Choose the best product2 2. All the choices you want3 3. No stress or anxiety4 4. Helpful and unobtrusive customer service5 5. Receive the goods at home6 Other reasons to choose Holyart Still not sure whether to buy a crucifix or what you…

Angels and Saints: how the life of some saints was influenced by angels

Angels and Saints: how the life of some saints was influenced by angels

Contents1 The hierarchy of angels2 Saints and angels3 St. Francis of Assisi4 Saint Theresa of Avila5 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga6 Saint Philip Neri7 Saint Dominic Savio8 Saint Angela of Foligno What are angels and how do they intervene in human life? The lives of the saints…

Feast of Sant’Agatha in Catania between faith, tradition and folklore

Feast of Sant’Agatha in Catania between faith, tradition and folklore

The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania, with processions, typical costumes and famous candles, is a great event for many devotees. What is it? The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania is one of the largest religious events in Italy. The Saint is remembered with…

5 valid reasons to inquire and read the Holyart Blog!

5 valid reasons to inquire and read the Holyart Blog!

Contents1 1. Values ​​and Mission Holyart2 2. Stories of Saints3 3. Handcrafted nativity scenes4 4. Liturgical Times and Calendars5 5. Made in Italy craftsmanship Catholic blogs provide information, stories and curiosities about the Christian world. This is what drives us at Holyart to give you…

The patron saint of animals: Saint Anthony the Abbot

The patron saint of animals: Saint Anthony the Abbot

Contents1 Why is Saint Anthony Abbot represented with a fire and a pig?2 Prayer to Saint Anthony Abbot3 Temptations of Saint Anthony4 Saint Anthony the Abbot and Saint Francis: what do the two saints have in common? Saint Anthony the Abbot is remembered as the…