Tag: Christianity
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The untold LA story of the miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint
For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez’s ankle, or even parts of it, the word “miracle” was hard not to think of.… Read More
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The Life and Service of Prophet Nahum
Photo: wikipedia.org In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Dear brothers and sisters! Today, the Orthodox Church… Read More
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Catholics asked to fund new bell for Japanese cathedral ravaged by atomic bombing
A scholar who has written about the moral implications of atomic weapons and now is writing a book on the historic legacy of faith of… Read More
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Apostle Andrew the First-Called: Preacher to Barbarians and Cannibals
St. Andrew the First-Called “>Apostle Andrew is one of the most well-known and enigmatic figures among Christ’s disciples. A tireless traveler and preacher, he suffered… Read More
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‘Chapel Ikons’ book captures ordinary people with faith undertones
“Chapel Ikons” (Treaty Oak Publishers, $25.29), a book of photographs and meditations, is a collaboration between Austin-based iconographer, landscape and portrait artist John Patrick Cobb… Read More
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Contemporary portrait of last Byzantine emperor discovered in Greek monastery
Aigialeia, Achaea, Greece, December 13, 2024 Photo: greekcitytimes.com A unique portrait of the last Byzantine emperor was recently discovered at a monastery in Greece.… Read More
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Missing monk from Xenophontos Monastery found dead on Mt. Athos southern coast
Mt. Athos, December 13, 2024 Photo: voria.gr A 40-year-old monk was found dead on a rocky shore in the Monoxylites area of Provata on… Read More
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Lithuanian Catholics see ways to 'keep the faith alive' at LA event
Irene “Jurate” Venckus knows the saga and strength of her Lithuanian family. Her grandfather was shot by invading Russians during World War II. Her uncle… Read More
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Syrian Orthodox hierarchs report clergy and faithful safe amid unrest, though challenges remain
Damascus, December 13, 2024 Photo: orthodoxianewsagency.gr For the time being, the people of the Antiochian Patriarchate are safe, say Church hierarchs. In a phone… Read More
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Third Sunday of Advent: What do we do?
Zeph. 3:14-18 / Is. 12:2-6 / Phil. 4:4-7 / Lk. 3:10-18 The people in today’s Gospel are “filled with expectation.” They believe John the Baptist… Read More