The ancient origins of Ash Wednesday
Starting from Ash Wednesday the Lent begins and it well reminds to faithful people their condition, but also a renewed closeness to the Lord.
The ancient origins of Ash Wednesday
Starting from Ash Wednesday the Lent begins and it well reminds to faithful people their condition, but also a renewed closeness to the Lord.
The largest bell in the world: more than 3,36 metres high
The bronze bell of Rovereto is the result of a long process of casting bronze from the cannons of all those nations participating in the First World War.
The sculptor Fabisch and the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes
The sanctuary of Lourdes has one of the most impressive statues of Our Lady in the world. Twenty questions were enough to made the marble statue.
High-tech churches: worshippers' offerings with Apple Pay
Interesting innovations in the church world. Over 16,000 churches in the UK have started accepting offerings via Apple Pay. Not less important is the technological offering box of the church of Saint-François de Molitor, in Paris.
Lent: The meaning of purple liturgical vestments
Here why priests wear purple vestments 40 days before Easter. History and meaning of the colour purple on liturgical vestments during Lent, as well as a small curiosity dating back to the Middle Age.
Religious buildings: the Blue Church in honour of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
A worship place that was realised at the beginning of the 20th Century by the "Hungarian Gaudi". Here in Bratislava the church with a special design and shapes of colour, all inspired by the Art Nouveau.
Incense: Symbol of Sanctification and Purification
Incense, which has been always mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, represents a purifying essence of the sacred space occupied by the tabernacle. Let us look together when and in which contest it is represented in the Catholic Liturgy.
The history of the world's largest thurible is dating back to 1554
One and a half metres high and a weight of 53kg. Here is the world's largest thurible in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Today's censer is an exact copy of the original one that was taken away by French troops at the end of the 19th Century.
Unprecedented event in Church history: Pope Francis at Benedict XVI's funeral Mass
Deep sadness for Benedict XVI's death. In accordance with the tradition, his body was dressed with liturgical vestments, alongside medals and coins from his Pontificate.
Brother Suomalainen’s church, a stone-hewn church
The Temppeliaukion kirkko, a rare and unique structure in the heart of Helsinki that is visited every year by hundreds of thousands of visitors. An example of religious building known for its peculiarities.
The tallest statue of Jesus in Brazil
Starting in the first half of 2023, it will be possible to visit the statue of Christ the Protector in Encantado. The statue will be more than ten metres taller than the one in Rio de Janeiro.
The Christmas crib: between yesterday and today
The Nativity scene, a realistic and evocative representation of Jesus' birth that dates back to Medieval times. The first two promoters: were Saint Francis and Saint Gaetan from Thiene.
Record: one of the world's smallest Christmas cribs
Vilnius: a "Nano Holy Family", result of three months of work.
Jesus' face is smaller than a human cell.
Ready for the V edition of the “100 cribs at the Vatican”
On Thursday 8th December, it reopens the exhibition of the 100 most impressive nativity scenes of the world. Many international artists will attend the event, which started in 2018.
Mosaics in Italy: 5 must seen religious buildings
Italy and the art of tiny pieces that shape thousands of churches. Here a short list of those religious buildings, including the ones that are not well-known.
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