The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin ... the Holy Spirit.]." 114 In the Eastern Churches of Byzantine rite, after a prayer of epiclesis, the ...

The only education Bernadette received was the Catholic teachings which she studied ... went to the river Gave to gather wood. They had to cross a canal of cold water. Fearing that she would ...

A Catholic church has recently been built ... French pilgrims descend the steps to a baptistery, make the sign of the cross, and ascend again, candle in hand, symbolizing the renewal of their ...

Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.

In light of recent events, it might be a good time to remember a very simple truth: Nazis are ALWAYS the bad guys.

The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing ...

History books can only cover so much, and most of us haven’t cracked one open since we were in college. But if you want to ...

On January 30th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John ...

A Connecticut school district is facing heat for suspending a Catholic teacher who displayed a crucifix in her workspace. Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a teacher of over 30 years, had kept a crucifix at her ...