Much of the Christian world, especially the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, have been roiled by reports that an Egyptian court has mandated that St. Catherine's Monastery be taken over by the ...

Much of the Christian world, especially the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, have been roiled by reports that an ...

St Catherine’s was built by the order of Justinian I between 548 and 565, but court ruling could see it turned into museum ...

(David Brunetti/ National Trust Images/ PA) A sixth century Byzantine bucket which has been pieced back together after fragments of it were found at Sutton Hoo was used to contain the remains of ...

Over recent years, Max has studied Byzantine and Coptic Iconography, and he has used this study to develop his own interpretations of the icon. Much of Max’s work ... Gallery in Horndon on the Hill ...

In her debut graphic novel, “Saint Catherine,” Anna Meyer trades the biblical and grandiose for modern-day morality and forgiveness. It’s real, quiet and sincere — save for the presence of ...

No pope had been laid to rest outside the Vatican in more than a century, but Francis opted instead for burial in Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary ... A venerated Byzantine icon of Mary is housed ...

No pope had been laid to rest outside the Vatican in more than a century, but Francis opted instead for burial in Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary ... A venerated Byzantine icon of Mary is housed ...

Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell presides over the entombment of Pope Francis in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ... Maria Salus Populi Romani icon, an ancient Byzantine icon of Mary and ...

This will extend to his burial, which will see him interred at his beloved Saint Mary Major Basilica (Basilica di ... to the basilica during his time as pontiff, praying to the Byzantine icon before ...

From El Greco-inspired hotels to cafés and souvenirs, the legacy of El Greco, a Byzantine-style icon painter from the Greek island of ... El Greco painted the The Martyrdom of Saint Maurice which can ...