When finished, the artistic depiction of Christ ascending in glory, surrounded by Theotokos ... John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The icons are not worshipped, but rather venerated during ...

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi ...

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

When finished, the artistic depiction of Christ ascending in glory, surrounded by Theotokos, or Mary ... a priest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The icons are not worshipped, but ...

She is called "Mother of God" which translates the more accurately stated greek term "Theotokos" or "Birthgiver ... Mary is the "eschatological icon of the Church" (CCC 972), meaning the Church ...

22 x 18 x 2 cm. 8 3/4 x 7 x 3/4 in.

On the lefthand side are always the icons of the Theotokos (Mother of our Lord) and the patron saint or event to which the church is dedicated. What would have otherwise remained a peaceful and ...