Art by Samira

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, we refer to the Virgin Mary as “Theotokos”.  In Greek, (Θεοτόκος) the term “Theotokos” translates to “God-bearer” or “Mother of God.” Orthodox Christians use this title to highlight Mary’s exceptional position as Jesus Christ’s mother, who is both the Son and the Word of God. This title also confirms the belief that […]

Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as La Virgen de Guadalupe, holds a special place in Mexican and Catholic culture. She is a revered image of the Virgin Mary, believed to have appeared to the indigenous peasant Juan Diego in 1531 on the Hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City. The story goes that she left […]

In this illustration, Jesus is portrayed with grace and majesty, cradling a Globus Cruciger in His hand. His countenance radiates compassion and tranquility, offering a striking contrast to the profound symbolism of the orb. This orb symbolizes His sovereignty as the King of Kings, signifying His dominion over the world. The Globus Cruciger, a globe […]

According to the legend, Mary Magdalene visited the Emperor Tiberius in Rome and proclaimed “Christ is risen”. The emperor doubted her and said that Jesus had no more risen than the egg on his table was red. As a sign of the truth, the egg miraculously turned red in her hand. The story of Mary […]

Saint Charbel, also known as Saint Charbel Makhlouf, was a Lebanese Maronite monk and revered Christian saint. He lived a life of solitude and prayer in the hermitage of Saint Maron, deep in the mountains of Lebanon, where he dedicated himself to a life of deep spiritual contemplation and asceticism. Saint Charbel is renowned for […]

The “Sacred Heart of Mary” typically refers to a religious devotion within Catholicism that venerates the loving and compassionate heart of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Much like the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it symbolizes Mary’s deep love, empathy, and maternal care for humanity. The imagery often depicts Mary […]

The “Sacred Heart of Jesus” is a widely practiced and well-known Catholic devotion, wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind”. The devotion is especially concerned with what the church deems to be the long-suffering love and compassion of the heart of Christ towards […]

The “Lamb of God” represents Jesus Christ in Christian theology, embodying the concepts of sacrificial atonement, purity, and divine salvation. This symbolic title signifies Jesus as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb, whose innocent death on the cross is believed to provide forgiveness for humanity’s sins, reconcile humanity with God, and offer salvation to all who believe […]