Religion

The famous Russian icons are dazzling examples of ancient art, of a millenary tradition that draws its origins from the Byzantine splendours and embraces centuries of history and political and social upheavals, always remaining true to itself. Let’s get to know them better. The charm…

Contents1 May as month of Mary. Why is that?2 Prayers to Mary during the month of May3 Marian month explained to children4 Items dedicated to Mary in Holyart catalog May is the month consecrated to the Virgin Mary. Special prayers, devotions and Mother’s Day, which…

Contents1 What are the origins of Mother’s Day?2 May as the Marian month3 Mary, mother of all mothers4 Gifts for Mother’s Day On May, we celebrate all mothers of Italy. A sweet, warm day that revolves around children, but not only. May is the month…

Almsgiving to the poor is a manifestation of mercy strictly connected to the duties of a good Christian. In some ways, it is also a form of justice, since everyone should have the right to have the necessary to live. Let’s see in which cases…

Contents1 Judaism and Christianity differences2 The Jewish religion in brief and the Jewish sacred texts3 What the Jews call God What are the differences between Judaism and Christianity? Is the God of the Jews the same as the Christians? Let’s try to discover together what…

Eucharistic adoration for children is a delicate and important matter. Let’s see how we should introduce them to it in the right way, what prayers are most appropriate for the youngest ones before the Most High and how Eucharist should be explained to kids. Eucharistic…

Contents1 First Level2 What is the difference between bishops and cardinals?3 What is the difference between bishop and archbishop?4 Second level5 Third level6 Other ecclesiastical titles7 Clothing and colors of the various levels of the Church The Church is a very wide and complex institution,…

Contents1 What is the Jubilee?2 How often is it held?3 What do we do during a Jubilee?4 The Jubilee of Mercy5 Meaning of the Jubilee of Mercy Logo The Logo of the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy was created and designed by an artist and religious…

Contents1 So, what is free will?2 Fate or free will?3 Free will in the Bible4 The concept of free will according to Dante5 Free will for Saint Augustine6 Free will according to Luther7 Free will according to Erasmus of Rotterdam What is free will? What…

Contents1 What does a deacon do?2 How to become a permanent deacon3 The jobs of the Deacon within the parish4 The married deacon and his family5 The preparation of a deacon6 Wishes to a newly ordained deacon. What could be the best gift? Who is…

On November 25th we celebrate the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a young woman born and raised in Egypt and famous both for her many qualities shown during her life and the sanctity of her death. Catherine, born in Alexandria of Egypt from a…

Contents1 History of the seven Deadly Sins2 Why are the deadly sins seven?3 What are the seven Deadly Sins? What is the meaning of the seven Deadly Sins? Where do they come from and how were they defined throughout history? Why are they seven? Let’s…

Contents1 What is it exactly?2 What did the Jewish Menorah stand for?3 What about today?4 The lighting and extinguishing of the Menorah and the Chanukkiyah The Menorah is one of the main symbols of the Jewish world. It is a seven-branched oil lamp. In ancient…

Contents1 Saint Gerard and the religious call2 Miracles of Saint Gerard3 Prayer to saint Gerard Majella The miracles of Saint Gerard Majella let the world know the human and spiritual story of this exceptional young man. Let’s find out more about the saint Patron of…

The scapular has evolved throughout time, from being a work garment for monks to becoming a devotional object used also by lay people. What is its meaning? And most of all, how can we wear it without falling into error? At the beginning, the scapular…

What could be a not too expensive gift, but which can also let the people we love know that we think about them? Have you ever thought of a religious key chain? Small, practical, useful, it is the perfect gift for any occasion. And for…

Contents1 History of the glassmaking art in Murano2 Murano glassmaking3 Murano glass crosses4 Murano glass jewels5 Murano glass crosses Murano is a wonderful island that has been guarding the secrets of a unique and inimitable artisanal craft for centuries. Let’s discover the Murano glass jewels…

Contents1 Artistic value2 Characteristics and peculiarities3 The dynamism of shapes Saint Peter’s Baldachin is one of the most spectacular monuments we can admire inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. What is it? Who made it? Let’s get to know this sumptuous baroque art piece, which is admired…