Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

They are religions which often clash today, but Islamic designs were hijacked by the Christian church in medieval times.

when flowers are permitted on the altar, for this once during Advent. The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and ...

The altar stone is that part of the altar upon which the priest rests the Chalice during Mass ... Violet signifies penance, and is used in Lent and Advent. Black signifies sorrow, and is used ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

9 February, Proper 1: Isaiah 6.1-8 (9-end); Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 IN THIS Gospel, Simon responds to Jesus as he does, not because of a realisation at that moment (15.8), but ...

It is already known that medieval churches used precious textile hangings to conceal the altar from view either permanently, during Mass or for specific liturgical periods. And when studying the ...

She shared black-and-white snaps of herself and Ventimiglia showing PDA at the altar during the secret ceremony. “Last year I married my best friend,” Mariano told her Instagram followers.

After that, they burn incense papers that are placed on the altar during the Tet period. This is a way for descendants to show respect and gratitude to their ancestors for their blessings in the ...

Homa Bay - Wasamba Location is reeling in shock and grief after a tragic incident at Ebenezer SDA Church, where an elder fatally stabbed his colleague at the altar during a Sabbath service on Saturday ...