Tag: Religious Art
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08 works, Today, November 8th, is the Four Crowned Martyrs’ day, their story illustrated #310
The designation Four Crowned Martyrs or Four Holy Crowned Ones refers to nine individuals venerated as martyrs and saints in Early Christianity. The nine saints are divided into two groups. According to the Golden Legend, the names of the members of the first group were not known at the time of their death “but were…
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06 works, Today, November 7th, is Eleanor of Portugal’s day, her story illustrated #309
Eleanor of Portugal (18 September 1434–3 September 1467) was Empress of the Holy Roman Empire. A Portuguese infanta (princess), daughter of King Edward of Portugal and his wife Eleanor of Aragon, she was the consort of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III and the mother of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I… Please follow link for full…
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10 works, Today, November 6th, is Christina von Stommeln’s day, her story illustrated #308
Christina von Stommeln was a Beguine who was ascribed mystical experiences, so that she gained the reputation of holiness and was worshiped in the area of the Duchy of Jülich and in the Archdiocese of Cologne… Please follow link for full post
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05 works, Today, November 5th, is Saint Elizabeth’s day, her story illustrated #307
Elizabeth and her husband Zachariah were “righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless”, but childless. While he was in the temple Zacharias was visited by the angel Gabriel… Please follow link for full post
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Gustav Klimt, Adam and Eve; 01 Work, CONTEMPORARY Interpretation of the Bible! With Footnotes – #4
Adam and Eve was Klimt’s first biblical painting. Certainly it was the only one to present humankind in a state of grace, for the scene would seem to be set before the Fall, perhaps at the moment of Eve’s creation. As the sole truly chaste woman, Eve is a heroine very different from Judith. Klimt’s contemporaries…
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07 works, Today, November 1st, is Saint Juliana of Nicomedia’s day, her story illustrated #303
Saint Juliana of Nicomedia is said to have suffered Christian martyrdom during the Diocletian persecution in 304. She was popular in the Middle Ages, especially in the Netherlands, as the patron saint of sickness. Please follow link for full post
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06 works, Today, October 31st, is Saint Notburga’s day, her story illustrated #302
Notburga (c. 1265 — September 13, 1313), also known as Notburga of Rattenberg or Notburga of Eben, was an Austrian saint from modern Tyrol. Notburga was a cook in the household of Count Henry of Rattenberg, and used to give food to the poor. She is the patron saint of servants and peasants… Please follow link for…
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07 works, Today, October 30th, is Saints Hermenegild”s day, his story illustrated #301
Saint Hermenegild, or Ermengild, (died 13 April 585) was the eldest son of king Liuvigild, of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and southern France, and his first wife, Princess Theodosia. He was brother to Reccared I and brought up an Arian. Liuvigild made his sons co-regents… Please follow link for full post
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09 works, Today, October 28th, is Judas Cyriacus’s day, his story illustrated #299
Judas Cyriacus (Cyriacus of Ancona, Cyriacus of Jerusalem, Quiriacus, Quiricus, Kyriakos); d. ca. AD 360, is the patron saint of Ancona, Italy. He is said to have been the bishop of Ancona who died or was killed during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Judah Kyriakos was the last in the desposynic line for that…
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08 works, Today, October 26th, is Martyr Saint Demetrius’ day, his story illustrated #297
Martyr Demetrius, the Outpourer of Myrrh, was a native of Thessalonica, born of noble parents. His wisdom and distinction in battle earned him rapid advancement in the service of the Empire: in time he was appointed commander of all the Roman forces in Thessaly, and Proconsul of Hellas… Please follow link for full post
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05 works, Today, October 21th, is Saint Hilarion’s day, her story illustrated #292
Saint Hilarion, (born c. AD 291, Tabatha, Palestine — died 371, Cyprus), monk and mystic who founded Christian monasticism in Palestine modeled after the Egyptian tradition… Please follow link for full post
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06 works, Today, October 20th, is Saint Ursula’s day, her story illustrated #291
Roman Emperor Maximian, having conquered Brittany, sent 100,000 colonists there from Great Britain together with 30,000 soldiers. He placed the territory under the government of the Breton prince Conanus Meriadocus. Lacking adequate females, Conanus decided to bring young women from Great Britain to marry his subjects. He appealed to King Dionotus of Cornwall. Please follow…
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06 works, Today, October 18th, is Apostle and Evangelist Luke’s day, his story illustrated #289
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, was a native of Syrian Antioch, a companion of the holy Apostle Paul, and a physician enlightened in the Greek medical arts. Hearing about Christ, Luke arrived in Palestine and fervently accepted the preaching of salvation from the Christ Himself. As one of the Seventy Apostles, Saint Luke was…
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05 works, Today, October 17th, is Saints Cosmas and Damian’s day, thier story illustrated #288
According to Christian traditions, Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, Arab physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today’s Turkey. They practiced their profession in the seaport of Ayas, Adana, then in the Roman province of Syria. Accepting no payment for their services led to them being named “Unmercenary” it has…
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09 works, Today, October 15th, is Saint Longinus’ day, his story illustrated #286
Longinus is the name given in Christian mythology to the unnamed Roman soldier who pierced Jesus in his side with a lance. The lance is called in Christianity the “Holy Lance” during the Crucifixion. This act is said to have created the last of the Five Holy Wounds of Christ… Please follow link for full…
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06 works, Today, October 14th, is Nazarius’ and Celsus’day, their story illustrated #285
Nazarius was a citizen of Rome whose father was Jewish or pagan. His mother was Saint Perpetua. Nazarius was a student of Saint Peter and was baptized by Saint Linus… Please follow link for full post
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10 works, Today, October 13th, is Edward the Confessor’s day, his story illustrated #284
Edward the Confessor was a man of great prayer — rather like a crowned monk. He was hailed throughout his life as a gentle, loyal and devoted king… Please follow link for full post
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05 works, Today, October 12th, is Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus’ day, their story illustrated #283
Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus were martyrs of the Diocletian persecution (about 304 AD). All three suffered during the reign of Diocletian. Though born in three different places, the three were found to be Christians at Pompeiopolis in Cilicia, arrested together, and brought before the Governor, Numerian Maximus. Tarachus was sixty-five years old at the time…
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06 works, Today, October 11th, is Holy Apostle Philip’s day, their story illustrated #283
Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the 7 Deacons is not to be confused with Saint Philip one of the Twelve Apostles. This Philip was born in Palestine, was married and had children… Please follow link for full post
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10 works, Today, October 10th, is Saint Daniel and his Companions’ day, their story illustrated #282
Saint Daniel and Companions (died October 10, 1227) are venerated as martyrs by the Catholic Church. They were Friars Minor killed at Ceuta… Please follow link for full post
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