Articles on Iconography and Saints

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St. Frideswide – Oxford’s Patron Saint and Mira...

Introduction Among the saints of England, few are as closely associated with a city as St. Frideswide is with Oxford. As one of the most famous female saints in English...

St. Frideswide – Oxford’s Patron Saint and Mira...

Introduction Among the saints of England, few are as closely associated with a city as St. Frideswide is with Oxford. As one of the most famous female saints in English...

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St. Werburgh – The Beloved Abbess and Patron Sa...

St. Werburgh – The Beloved Abbess and Patron Saint of Chester Introduction Among the most revered English saints, St. Werburgh stands out as a woman of deep piety and devotion....

St. Werburgh – The Beloved Abbess and Patron Sa...

St. Werburgh – The Beloved Abbess and Patron Saint of Chester Introduction Among the most revered English saints, St. Werburgh stands out as a woman of deep piety and devotion....

Saint Alban: Britain’s First Martyr and His Legacy

Saint Alban: Britain’s First Martyr and His Legacy

Saint Alban, widely regarded as Britain’s first Christian martyr, holds a place of great reverence in the history of early Christianity in the British Isles. The story of this British...

Saint Alban: Britain’s First Martyr and His Legacy

Saint Alban, widely regarded as Britain’s first Christian martyr, holds a place of great reverence in the history of early Christianity in the British Isles. The story of this British...

The Mandylion Icon by Emma Rae Rhead

The Mandylion: The Icon Not Made by Hands

Throughout the centuries, sacred art has played a crucial role in Christian devotion, offering believers a tangible connection to the divine. Among the most enigmatic and revered images in Christian...

The Mandylion: The Icon Not Made by Hands

Throughout the centuries, sacred art has played a crucial role in Christian devotion, offering believers a tangible connection to the divine. Among the most enigmatic and revered images in Christian...

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The Story of St. Valentine: History, Legacy, an...

St. Valentine, a name synonymous with love and devotion, is one of the most celebrated yet mysterious saints in Christian tradition. Every February 14th, people around the world honour his...

The Story of St. Valentine: History, Legacy, an...

St. Valentine, a name synonymous with love and devotion, is one of the most celebrated yet mysterious saints in Christian tradition. Every February 14th, people around the world honour his...

Orthodox icons in a prayer corner with candles.

Saint Hilda of Whitby: A Life of Wisdom, Faith,...

Saint Hilda of Whitby (614–680 AD) is one of the most revered female British saints of early English Christianity. Known for her wisdom, piety, and role in shaping the Church...

Saint Hilda of Whitby: A Life of Wisdom, Faith,...

Saint Hilda of Whitby (614–680 AD) is one of the most revered female British saints of early English Christianity. Known for her wisdom, piety, and role in shaping the Church...