Tag: Classical
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03 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation the bible by Ambrosius Benson, With Footnotes – 135
The Magdalene in this painting is more the elegant grand dame of her day than penitent saint. Her beautiful figure derives from one of the sibyls in Benson’s Deipara Virgo (Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp). The design was evidently very popular as Benson used it on several occasions as a single sibyl, or as…
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01 Work, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the bible, The Three Marys, With Footnotes – 133
The central figure of Maria of Nazareth, as a celebration of motherhood; she is holding a white lily, the symbol of the Annunciation. The woman standing to the left, with thick luxurious waves of dark hair and holding the pot of ointment with which Mary Magdalene anointed Christ’s feet. The last of the women depicted…
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10 works, Today, January 2st, is Saint Seraphim of Sarov’s day, his story, illustrated #365
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1754– 1833), born Prokhor Moshnin is one of the most renowned Russian saints and venerated both in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th-century startsy, elders… Please follow link for full post
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A. Vassilieff, POKROFF ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD; 1 Russian Icon, with footnotes #10
The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches which commemorates the “falling asleep” or death of Mary the Theotokos (“Mother of God”, literally translated as God-bearer), and her bodily resurrection before being taken up into heaven. More on POKROFF ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD…
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06 works, Today, December 30th, is Saint Sabinus of Spoleto’s day, his story, illustrated #362
According to legend, Venustian, governor of Etruria and Umbria, had Saint Sabinus of Spoleto, (died c. 300), a Bishop, and his deacons, St. Exuperantius, Marcellus, Venustian, and companions, arrested in Assisi. Diocletian’s order required all Christians to sacrifice to the gods or be put to death, with their estates seized for the state… Please follow…
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08 works, Today, December 28th, is The 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia’s day, their story, illustrated #360
The 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia refers to victims of persecution of Christians in Nicomedia, Bithynia (modern Izmit, Turkey) by the Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian in the early 4th century AD. At this time the bishop of the city of Nicomedia was Saint Cyril, whose preaching had greatly contributed to the spread of the Gospel……
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06 works, Today, December 27th, is Joseph the Betrothed’s day, his story, illustrated #359
The holy and righteous Joseph the Betrothed, also referred to as Joseph of Nazareth, was the foster-father of Jesus Christ. Not much is known of Joseph except that he was “of the House of David” and lived in the town of Nazareth. His date of death is unknown, though he was still living when Jesus…
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06 works, Today, December 24th, is Adela of Normandy’s day, her story, illustrated #356
Adela of Normandy, of Blois, or of England (c. 1067–8 March 1137), also known as Saint Adela in Roman Catholicism, was a daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders who later became the Countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II, Count of Blois. The couple had ten children — five sons…
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06 works, Today, December 23rd, is The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete’s day, their story, illustrated #355
The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete were a group of ten Christian men from Crete who suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of emperor Decius during the third century… Please follow link for full post
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07 works, Today, December 22nd, is Martyr Anastasia’s day, her story, illustrated #354
Holy Great Martyr Anastasia the Widow, the Deliverer from Potions, was born in Rome to a wealthy and prominent family; the daughter of Praetextatus, a Roman vir illustris, the highest ranks within the senates of Rome. Though her father was a pagan, her mother Fausta instructed her in the things of God. Her father married…
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09 works, Today, December 20th, is Saint Dominic’s day, his story, illustrated #352
Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, (8 August 1170–6 August 1221), was a Castilian Catholic priest and founder of the Dominican Order… Please follow link for full post
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09 works, Today, December 19th, is Saint Boniface of Tarsus’ day, his story, illustrated #351
There lived in Rome, about the beginning of the fourth century, a certain lady called Aglaë, young, beautiful, and well born, and so rich and fond of making a figure in the world, that she had entertained the city several times with public shows at her own charge… Please follow link for full post
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06 works, Today, December 18th, is Saints Rufus and Zosimus’, day, their story, illustrated #350
Rufus and Zosimus were early apostles who lived in Antioch and were caught up in the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan… Please follow link for full post Rufus and Zosimus were early apostles who lived in Antioch and were caught up in the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan… Please…
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05 works, Today, December 17th, is Saint Florian’s, day, his story, illustrated #350
Saint Florian was born around 250 AD in the ancient Roman city of Aelium Cetium, present-day Sankt Pölten, Austria. He joined the Roman Army and advanced in the ranks, rising to commander of the imperial army in the Roman province of Noricum. In addition to his military duties, he was also responsible for organizing and…
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09 works, Today, December 16th, is Saint Adelaide of Italy’s, day, her story, illustrated #349
Adelaide of Italy (931–16 December 999 AD), also called Adelaide of Burgundy, was born in the Kingdom of Upper Burgundy (Switzerland), she was the daughter of Rudolf II of Burgundy… Please follow link for full post
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05 works, Today, December 15th, is Saint Adalbert I of Ostrevent’s, day, his story, illustrated #348
Adalbert I of Ostrevent (died c. 652) was a 7th-century Frankish nobleman of the court of King Clovis II of France… Please follow link for full post
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12 works, Today, December 14th, is Saint John of the Cross القديس يوحنا الصليب, day, his story, illustrated #347
John of the Cross (born Juan de Yepes y Álvarez; Spanish: Juan de la Cruz; 24 June 1542–14 December 1591), venerated as Saint John of the Cross, was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and a Carmelite friar of converso origin. He is a major figure of the Counter-Reformation in Spain, and he is one of…
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08 works, Today, December 12th, is Saint Agatha of Sicily’s day, her story, illustrated #345
Agatha of Sicily (c. 231 — c. 251 AD) is a Christian saint. Her memorial is on 5 February. Agatha was born in Catania or Palermo, Sicily. One of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of Christian antiquity, Agatha was put to death during the persecution of Decius (250–253) in Catania, Sicily, for her determined profession of…
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08 works, Today, December 11th, is Saint Daniel the Stylite’s day, his story, illustrated #344
Saint Daniel the Stylite (c. 409–493) is a Saint and stylite of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Eastern Catholic Churches. In 409, a male child was born to Elias and Martha; they had been childless for a long time, after she had vowed in her prayers that if she had a child the child…
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07 works, Today, December 10th, is Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes and Eugraphus’ day, his story, illustrated #343
In hagiography he is called Menas of Egypt. He was a military officer, an educated man and skilled in speech, wherefore he was surnamed Kallikelados (“most eloquent”); Eugraphus was his scribe. Both had Christian parents… Please follow link for full post
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