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Learn the rich traditions related to decorated eggs in Christian history and art. Before the egg became closely entwined with the Christian Easter, it was honored during many rite-of-Spring festivals. … read more

One day in 2004 while browsing in a spice shop in the Middle East, Rich Terlep unexpectedly came face to face with the gifts of the Magi. He discovered that what looked like a small white mound of peb … read more

The icon of the Resurrection tells us exactly what Jesus did when He "descended into Hell." Most of us are familiar with the idea that after His death Christ "descended into Hell," as it states in the … read more

A popular book and award-winning film, "The Song of Bernadette" was originally a song of thanks by a Czech Jew who was saved from the Nazis. For over two thousand years the Blessed Virgin has given he … read more

Follow the creation of Monastery Icons' image of Saint John the Baptist step by step, with description and photos. An Explanation of the Techniques of Byzantine Iconography ICONOGRAPHY IS THE OLDEST T … read more