St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the medieval saint himself would have said about its veneration
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.
5 Most Beautiful Libraries In World For The Bibliophile In You
From heavy-ornamented baroque structures to modern-minimalist interiors, these most beautiful libraries in the world are ...
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The Daphni Monastery in Athens, a Stunning Example of Byzantine Art
At a distance of around 100m to the southeast is the cemetery of the monastery with the chapel of Aghios Nikolaos (St. Nicolas), built in the 9th century AD. The Daphni Monastery is built on the site ...
Country Life26d
The tale of St Alban: An abbey, a Cathedral, and a martyr so holy that ‘his executioner’s eyes popped out of his head’
There is also a timber watching loft presiding over the shrine of St Alban. St Albans had enjoyed a princely annual income of £2,100, the fourth largest of any religious house in the kingdom, yet, on ...
Sydney Morning Herald26d
The Aussie ‘bush carol’ that hit the right note at Westminster Abbey
On the last day of the year at Westminster Abbey, where William the Conqueror was crowned in 1066 and Elizabeth II farewelled two years ago, the Choir of St Paul’s College, Sydney, brought the ...
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5 Christmas Markets Of Switzerland You Must Visit This Holiday Season
One can enjoy a guided tour that includes interesting background information and anecdotes about St. Gallen's Christmas customs as you meander around the Old Town and Abbey District. Following ...