Know Your Faith
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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Who Was Saint George?
Learn more about the saint honored as "the Quick to Hear" for his miraculous help to Christians who have called upon him over the centuries.Read More About Who Was Saint George? » -
Father Emil Kapaun: The Saint in the Foxhole
Saints and heroes still live amongst us. Learn the story of an American saint of our own times who laid down his life for his fellow soldiers.Read More About Father Emil Kapaun: The Saint in the Foxhole » -
Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary
Our Lady appeared in 10th century Byzantium to show her patronage and protection for all Christians.Read More About Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary » -
Assumption: The Virgin Mary's parting gift to Saint Thomas
Discover the story of Saint Thomas and the Virgin Mary's belt which he received at her Assumption.Read More About Assumption: The Virgin Mary's parting gift to Saint Thomas » -
Let the Children Come to Me
What happened to the the child who Jesus blessed in the Gospels?Read More About Let the Children Come to Me » -
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Pots and Pans and More: The Catholic Origins of Today's Halloween
Some of our most popular holidays have surprising origins, and Halloween is one of them.Read More About Pots and Pans and More: The Catholic Origins of Today's Halloween » -
Pass the Bowl of Angels, Please
A Super Bowl posting about the first Hail Mary pass and the holy origin of … pretzels!Read More About Pass the Bowl of Angels, Please » -
The Resurrection of Christ in Iconography Video
The Gospels contain accounts of a number of appearances of Jesus after His Resurrection. In this video we share iconography from Monastery Icons and other classic sources depicting these events in sync with the famed narration of the famed actor and narrator Alexander Scourby.Read More About The Resurrection of Christ in Iconography Video » -
Pysanky: The Fine Art of Easter Egg Painting
Watch this online video to see how egg artist S.J. LeBlond creates an Easter egg masterpiece in the classic Ukrainian tradition.Read More About Pysanky: The Fine Art of Easter Egg Painting »