We have rebranded as 'Gateway to Russia' and now offer even more articles and resources about Russia. Venerable Sergius of Radonezh (1314 – 1392) was medieval Russia’s spiritual leader and is ...

Subsequent Islamic rule restored the Coptic patriarch and provided some religious toleration. But it also legally established Christians as second-class citizens, known as dhimmis. The number of ...

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard's passing, yet he remains just as much of an icon in Quebec as ever. How could he not, after all?

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Credit: Leila Tahan This year’s liturgy was distinguished by the blessing of eight icons painted by both French and Middle Eastern artists depicting the first saints from the early centuries of ...

The two-level building, coated in white plaster, contained rare and symbolically rich Coptic wall paintings. Among them is a mural depicting repeated eye motifs with a central face, symbolizing ...

He then entered the chapel that houses the Marian icon, traditionally attributed to St. Luke, and, kneeling, prayed for a few minutes before placing a bouquet of flowers at the feet of the Blessed ...

It became a beloved church function in honor of the Theotokos, the God-bearer. It is used at the parish every Tuesday during May, the special month dedicated to Jesus’ mother. It was prayed in ...

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Archaeologists have uncovered 6th century Coptic murals depicting Joseph and Jesus along with several artifacts in a two-level building in Egypt. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...