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Contents1 What is egg tempera2 The pictorial technique of egg tempera in sacred icons3 Egg tempera: recipe Sacred icons: genuine expressions of religiosity, symbolic works that transcend art. How are they painted? Discovering egg tempera Much of the deep symbolism that permeates sacred icons comes from the…
The expulsion of the merchants from the Temple of Jerusalem represents an act of rebellion by Jesus against a now outdated and corrupted religious tradition, in favour of the new purity of spirit and the hope that He came to bring. Among the many episodes…
Contents1 Why is freedom of religion a right?2 When was freedom of religion born?3 Why is Article 19 crucial?4 What is the only limit to religious freedom? Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right, defined by many national constitutions. That’s why it’s so important.…
Contents1 What Does the Dedication of a Church Mean?2 The Rite of the Dedication of a Church3 The Parts of the Rite For the Christian religion, the dedication of the church is a moment of fundamental importance. It is the solemn consecration of a new…
Contents1 The annulment of the marriage at the Sacra Rota2 The causes of the annulment of the marriage3 The encyclical Amoris Laetitia of Pope Francis4 Can divorced people get married in church? Marriage annulment: when love is not enough. The Catholic Church allows it, but…
Contents1 Nek2 Walter Nudo3 Claudia Koll4 Sylvester Stallone5 Antonio Banderas6 Andrea Bocelli7 Al Pacino8 Justin Bieber9 Jonathan Roumie10 Mel Gibson Actors and singers, soubrettes and directors. 10 famous religious conversions that show us how, before God and faith, we are only men and women in…
The Sacred Belt kept in Prato is a Marian relic of great importance, the centre of a devotion that has lasted for eight hundred years. Among the many Christian relics that have always characterised the Catholic religion, arousing popular devotion and gathering crowds of faithful…
Contents1 The meaning of consecrated life2 How and when the World Day of Consecrated Life takes place3 The bond with the Candlemas Consecrated Life Day recognises the valuable contribution of men and women who have chosen to consecrate their lives to God. On 2 February…
Contents1 Faith as a source of inspiration2 The Ghirelli Rosaries3 Magnificat Rosalet: the most beautiful rosary in the world on Holyart A new evolution of prayer jewellery, Ghirelli Rosaries seal an unbreakable bond between the wearer and heaven. Unique, precious, from every point of view.…
Contents1 The Properties of Palo Santo2 How to Burn Palo Santo3 Palo Santo Incense Let us get to know Palo Santo, a valuable tropical plant with strongly aromatic wood and precious properties. The first curiosity that Palo Santo arouses in us comes from its name:…
Contents1 The Most Holy Name of Jesus: the meaning of the worship2 The name of God3 The name of Jesus The Most Holy Name of Jesus, between worship, symbolic meaning, and profession of faith To understand the importance that Catholic Christians attribute to the Most…
Humanity has always sought in the prayer for peace the words to spread hope for a better future for all people, brothers in love. The prayer for peace represents a powerful act of love, hope, and unity that transcends the barriers of human differences and…
Contents1 In the Old Testament and Jewish Tradition2 In Christian Theology3 Attributes of God The names of God are not only ways of addressing Him and venerating Him, but expressions of His essence and an attempt by humans to grasp His immeasurability. The names of…
Contents1 The Christmas Kalenda2 The Christmas Novena3 Four Masses for Christmas4 The Anticipated Christmas Mass The Christmas Mass is one of the most significant moments of the year for every Christian’s spirituality. Let us discover the Christmas Kalenda and other special rites. The memory of…
Contents1 Why is Christmas Celebrated on 25 December?2 Midnight Mass3 Why is Christmas Mass Celebrated at Midnight?4 The Four Celebrations of Christmas Mass5 When Did Midnight Mass Begin?6 When Was Jesus Born? The Christmas Mass is an ancient tradition, rooted both in the Holy Scriptures…
Writing a letter to Santa Claus? From now on, it’s even easier with the beautiful Holyart mailboxes! When did children start writing to Santa Claus? The tradition of sending a letter to Santa is widespread almost all over the world. About a month before Christmas,…
In the Nativity, Mary rests while Saint Joseph keeps watch. Here is the original depiction of the Nativity that moved Pope Francis and shows us a new face of the Holy Family. Every year, the Nativity scene, with Mary holding the Baby Jesus in her…
The snow globe is one of the most loved and famous Christmas decorations, an object found all around the world. But how did it come about? Who hasn’t received a snow globe as a gift at least once in their life? It’s a glass or…