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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…

Argan oil and the innumerable properties of this precious oil

Argan oil and the innumerable properties of this precious oil

Argan oil: an everlasting beauty elixir. Let’s discover its amazing properties Argan oil excels among the products of the monasteries whose qualities we will never tire of praising. Berber women call it liquid gold and have used it since ancient times to protect their skin…

Gold, incense and myrrh: the gifts that the three Magi Kings brought to the Infant Jesus

Gold, incense and myrrh: the gifts that the three Magi Kings brought to the Infant Jesus

Contents1 Incense: properties and benefits2 What is the myrrh3 The symbolic meaning of Gold The Magi, fascinating and evocative figures of the Christmas tradition, brought gold, incense and myrrh as a gift to the Child Jesus. But what lies behind the choice of these particular…

Christmas wreaths, the perfect decoration for your Christmas

Christmas wreaths, the perfect decoration for your Christmas

Contents1 Where to put the Christmas wreath?2 Christmas Wreath: Which to Choose?3 DIY Christmas Wreath: Ideas and Tips Round, colourful and gorgeous, Christmas wreaths can be a perfect decoration for both indoors and out. How to use them? Where to place them? Customise them or…

Decorating the Christmas tree: rules and advice

Decorating the Christmas tree: rules and advice

Contents1 Choose the Christmas tree2 What to put on the foot of the Christmas tree3 How to put the lights on the Christmas tree4 Christmas tree decorations, how and where to put them December 8th is the day when traditionally people gather to kick off…

Holy Martyrs: sacrificing one’s life in the name of God

Holy Martyrs: sacrificing one’s life in the name of God

Contents1 Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist2 Saint Stephen3 Saint Agnese4 Saint Sebastian5 Saint Lawrence6 Saint Barbara7 Cosmas and Damian8 Saint Lucia The Holy Martyrs are men and women, often very young, who sacrificed their lives for the love of God, and for this reason,…

Holyart hardstone rosaries: technical characteristics

Holyart hardstone rosaries: technical characteristics

Contents1 Hardstones2 Amethyst3 Hematite4 Pumice5 Fossil stone6 Angelite7 Agate8 Coral Semi-precious stones have always been used to imitate semi-precious stones. Let’s discover together the suggestion of semi-precious stone rosaries, sacred jewels of great beauty and value. Hardstone rosaries have always been a less expensive, but…