Tag: Ancient
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05 Works, Today, June 20th, is Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg’s day, his story in Paintings #171
Adalbert of Magdeburg (c. 910–20 June 981), known as the Apostle of the Slavs, was the first Archbishop of Magdeburg (from 968) and a successful missionary to the Polabian Slavs to the east of Germany. He was later canonised and his liturgical feast day was assigned as 20 June… Please follow link for full post
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05 Works, Today, June 19th, is Mary mother of James’s day, her story in Paintings #170
Mary was one of a group of women who kept track of Jesus’ travels and ministered to His needs whenever they could. The women provided food, shelter, laundering, and even money so that Jesus and the disciples could travel freely preaching the Gospel… Please follow link for full post
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07 Works, Today, June 18th, is martyr Saints Leontius, Hypatius and Theodolus’s day, their story in Paintings #169
Saints Leontius, Hypatius and Theodolus were Roman soldiers who, according to Christian tradition, were martyred for their faith. Leontius was Greek by origin, and served as an officer of the imperial army in the Phoenician city of Tripoli during the reign of Vespasian (70–79). Leontius was distinguished for his bravery and good sense, and the…
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07 Works, Today, June 17th, is martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael’s day, their story in Paintings #168
The Holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael, brothers by birth, were descended from an illustrious Persian family. Their father was a pagan, but their mother was a Christian, who baptized the children and raised them with firm faith in Christ. When they reached adulthood, the brothers entered military service. Speaking on behalf of the Persian…
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09 Works, Today, June 16th, is Saint Vitus’s day, his story in Paintings #167
Saint Vitus was the son of an illustrious Sicilian dignitary who tried to turn his son from Christianity, but failed. Paternal love then turned to hatred, and he decided to kill Vitus. In order to save the boy, his tutor Saint Modestus and his governess Saint Crescentia, who were Christians, secretly took him from his…
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08 Works, Today, June 14th, is Saint Methodius I’s day, his story in Paintings #165
St. Methodius I, also spelled Methodios, (born 788/800, Syracuse, Sicily — died June 14, 847, Constantinople)was patriarch of Constantinople from 843 to 847. Born to wealthy parents, Methodios was sent as a young man to Constantinople to continue his education and hopefully attain an appointment at court. But instead he entered a monastery in Bithynia, eventually becoming…
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08 Works, Today, June 13th, is Saint Anna and her son John’s day, his story in Paintings #164
St Anna was from the country of Greece, from the city of Larissa; the daughter of poor parents. When they died and left her an orphan… Please follow link for full post
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05 Works, Today, June 5th is Saint Constantine I of Kiev’s day, his story in Paintings #156
After the repose of Metr. Michael of Kiev in 1145, the Grand Prince Isiaiaslav moved to have the schemamonk Clement (Kliment) consecrated to the Kievan see without the blessing of the Patriarch of Constantinople… Please follow link for full post
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05 Works, Today, June 4th is Saints Mary and Martha’s day, their story in Paintings #155
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, He came to Bethany where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made… Please follow…
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04 Works, Today, May 29th is Constantine XI Palaiologos’ day, his story in Paintings #149
Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos, Latinized as Palaeologus (8 February 1405–29 May 1453) was the last reigning Byzantine emperor, ruling as a member of the Palaiologos dynasty from 1449 to his death in battle at the fall of Constantinople in 1453… Please follow link for full post
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08 Works, Today, May 22nd is Saint Julia’s day, her story in paintings #142
Julia was a Carthaginian girl who was sold as a slave, after Gaiseric captured Carthage in 439; and came into the service of a man named Eusebius. As a young and strong female, Julia brought a good price for the Vandals… Please follow link for full post
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06 Works, Today, May 21st is Saints Constantine and Helen’s day, his Story in Paintings #141
Saint Constantine was born in 272, the son of Constantius Chlorus, ruler of the western part of the Roman Empire, and St Helen. When his father died in 306 he was proclaimed successor to the throne. The empire was ruled at that time by several Caesars, each with his own territory. When Constantine learned that…
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Tiziano Titian, Martyrdom of Saint Peter Martyr 01 Work, Interpretation the bible, With Footnotes – #129
Saint Peter of Verona O.P. (1206 – April 6, 1252), also known as Saint Peter Martyr, was a 13th-century Italian Catholic priest. He was a Dominican friar and a celebrated preacher. He served as Inquisitor in Lombardy, was killed by an assassin, and was canonized as a Catholic saint 11 months after his death, making this…
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08 Works, Today, May 16th is St. Brendan’s day, his Story – #136
St. Brendan, (born c. 484/486, Tralee, now in County Kerry, Ireland — died 578, Annaghdown, County Galway; feast day May 16), was a Celtic saint, monastic founder, abbot, and hero of legendary voyages in the Atlantic Ocean. Reputedly raised and educated by Abbess St. Ita at her boys’ school, he later studied under Abbot St. Jarlath of…
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05 Works, Today, May 15th is St Dymphna’s day, Artists tell her Story – #135
According to Christian tradition, Dymphna was born in Ireland in the 7th century. Dymphna’s father Damon was a petty king of Oriel. Her mother was a devout Christian. When Dymphna was 14 years old, she consecrated herself to Christ and took a vow of chastity. Shortly thereafter, her mother died. Damon had loved his wife…
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08 Works, Today, May 11th is Saint Gangulphus of Burgundy’s day, With Footnotes – #132
Saint Gangulphus of Burgundy (died May 11, 760 AD) is venerated as a martyr by the Catholic Church. Born to one of the most illustrious families of Burgundy. As a youth, Gangulphus was known for his great honesty, chastity, and propriety, and visited churches and read religious texts, avoiding the company of libertines… Please follow…
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06 Works, Today, May 10th is St. Thais’s day, With Footnotes – #131
St. Thaïs reportedly lived during the fourth century in Roman Egypt. Her story is included in hagiographic literature on the lives of the saints in the Greek church. Two such biographical sketches exist. The first, in Greek, perhaps originated during the fifth century The other sketch comes to us in medieval Latin from Marbod of…
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