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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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 » -
The Story of the First Easter Egg
Learn the rich traditions related to decorated eggs in Christian history and art.Read More About The Story of the First Easter Egg » -
Why "Easter"?
Why is the Resurrection called "Easter"? Why is it celebrated at a different time and each year? And why do the Eastern and Western churches sometimes celebrate it on different dates?Read More About Why "Easter"? » -
What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday?
The icon of the Resurrection tells us exactly what Jesus did when He "descended into Hell."Read More About What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday? » -
Jerusalem's Annual Paschal Miracle: The Holy Fire
Every year on Holy Saturday a miracle takes place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Christ was crucified and entombed, and rose from the dead. Seeing is believing!Read More About Jerusalem's Annual Paschal Miracle: The Holy Fire » -
From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus - Pt 1
The life and miracles of the holy bishop whose story gave birth to today's Santa Claus.Read More About From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus - Pt 1 » -
Monastery Icons Christmas Icons Video
Get acquainted with all the Christmas Icons in the Monastery Icons collection in this inspiring and engaging online video.Read More About Monastery Icons Christmas Icons Video » -
9 Important Things for Christians to Remember During Difficult Times
Certainly the past 18 months have presented challenges unique in most of our lives. In these difficult times, it's wise and helpful to remember the lessons that the Scriptures and the writings and the lives of the Saints teach us.Read More About 9 Important Things for Christians to Remember During Difficult Times » -
Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Part 2
How a miraculous 3rd Century Bishop eventually became identified as Father Christmas.Read More About Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Part 2 » -
The Story of Three Kings Gifts
One day in 2004 while browsing in a spice shop in the Middle East, Rich Terlep unexpectedly came face to face with the gifts of the Magi. He discovered that what looked like a small white mound of pebbles was frankincense, and another mound of small red clusters was myrrh. Find out how this was the beginning of a unique set of Christmas gifts.Read More About The Story of Three Kings Gifts »