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Looking Back: Urbi et Orbi, Christmas 2013

Pope Francis giving his address to the city of Rome and to the world. | Image source: South China Morning Post As Christmas approaches, we await once more for the...

Christian Art: Postmodernism

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kiril.Image source: Mospat.ru You may have noticed the stark differences between a Catholic priest and an Orthodox priest. Aside from the vestments they...

Christian Art: Modernism

After the Industrial Revolution, the modern era began to take hold. As such, art also began to change rapidly. As the Revolution paved the way for a grittier, more realistic...

Baptism Rituals around the World

Contrary to popular belief, the ritual of water immersion isn’t the only method initiating newcomers to the faith. Throughout the globe, societies have adopted many different rituals according to their...

The Development of Christianity in Scandinavia

Leif Erikson Day is coming up! As we celebrate the accomplishments of the first European who landed on American shores, why don’t we take a look at the history of...

Christian Art: Realist Movement

Romanticism had its day and art had to progress. This is largely due to the fascination with realistic subjects and accurate depictions of matters. This was also partly because of...

Caps Worn By the Clergy

You may have noticed that members of the clergy don caps during the liturgy or any other solemn ceremony. The caps are traditionally part of their vestments. You must also...

Facts about Clerical Albs

Albs are part of the traditional attire worn by priests, based on the Roman tunic.Image source: Examiner.com Anglican, Catholic, and Lutheran priests or ministers usually wear clerical albs as part...

Christian Art: Romantic Era

The neoclassical era persisted up to this day. But that didn’t stop a new art movement from rising. During the mid to late 19th century, artists began to put emphasis...