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05 works, Today, August 3rd, is Holy Salome’s day, her story thru art #215

Aug 3, 2020

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Holy Myrrh-bearer Salome was the mother of the Apostles James and John, the wife of Zebedee, and the daughter of Joseph the Betrothed, who was a widower when he became betrothed to the Mother of God. She was a disciple of the Lord and one of the Myrrh-bearing women who first brought tidings of the…
05 Works, Today, June 20th, is Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg’s day, his story in Paintings #171

Jun 20, 2020

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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