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Browse this section to discover more about the lives of the saints, the meaning and history of icons, and unique articles on the role of Christianity in shaping history and our culture.
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How an Icon is Painted
Follow the creation of Monastery Icons' image of Saint John the Baptist step by step, with description and photos.Read More About How an Icon is Painted » -
What did Jesus look like? A contemporary description
Artists, saints, and all the faithful have wondered through the centuries: What did Jesus look like? And what was it like to be around him?Read More About What did Jesus look like? A contemporary description » -
How an Icon is Created
To create this online video we photographed successive stages of the creation of a recent icon, a portrait of the Holy Family. This 1¾-minute video gives you a time-lapse overview of each stage as a window into heaven is opened before your eyes.Read More About How an Icon is Created » -
Lost, Found, and Crowned
The Story of the Most Famous Icon of the Virgin MaryRead More About Lost, Found, and Crowned » -
Who Wrote the Prayer of Saint Francis?
One of the most famous and beloved prayers, the Prayer of Saint Francis is attributed to...Saint Francis. But was he really the author?Read More About Who Wrote the Prayer of Saint Francis? » -
St Francis and the Animals
We've all seen pictures and figurines of Saint Francis with the animals. Read this article to discover the story behind each of these animals.Read More About St Francis and the Animals » -
Saint Dymphna–healer of emotional disorders and mental illness
Saint Dymphna has made her specialty the healing of mental illness and emotional and nervous disorders. How did her life suit her to this special calling?Read More About Saint Dymphna–healer of emotional disorders and mental illness » -
Saint Maria Goretti, Icon of Purity
Courage, purity, and forgiveness - vivid lessons from the life of this young saint.Read More About Saint Maria Goretti, Icon of Purity » -
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks
The first Native American woman to be canonized by the Catholic Church, Saint Kateri shines forth as an image of purity, courage, and prayer.Read More About Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks » -
The Patron Saint of Everything
Whether as our helper with our smallest daily problems, or as the patron of the Church Universal, Saint Joseph's generous help to mankind is demonstrated in every avenue of life.Read More About The Patron Saint of Everything »