Icons – Their History and Use in Religion

Icons – Their History and Use in Religion

The term icon comes from the Greek word eikōn which means “image.” Religious icons are works of art based on people with Biblical and historical significance. Most often the subjects of icons are the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, or Christ, or saints, or angels. Some include more than one in the … Read more

Quotes from the Popes

The current Pope, Francis, is the 266th pope of the Catholic Church. Obviously, considering that the number of men having held such a prominent position, many statements have been made and many of their comments are quotable. Below is a compilation of some of the most notable and quotable bits that have … Read more