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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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Faith Solutions: A Man With a Plan
Of the numerous entries we received in our recent Faith Solutions Contest, we thought this entry from Michael L. of Illinois was the best. It’s longer than any of the others, but well worth the time and full of good examples and advice for all us at this difficult time.Read More About Faith Solutions: A Man With a Plan » -
The Story of the First Nativity Set
How did the tradition of the Nativity Set originate? Learn about the saint who sought to inspire his Christmas congregation, and ended up inspiring the world.Read More About The Story of the First Nativity Set » -
"O Holy Night" Video
Inspired by the icon in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, our new Nativity icon "O Holy Night" took several months to complete. But it will only take you two minutes to see the stages of its creation unfold in this online video.Read More About "O Holy Night" Video » -
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 » -
The Nativity Story Told Through Icons
In a new partnership with the Scourby Foundation, Monastery Icons presents the first of a series of inspirational videos that combine Scourby's narration with the classic imagery of icons by Brother Simeon Davis and ancient iconographers.Read More About The Nativity Story Told Through Icons » -
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 » -
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 » -
7 Reasons Why the Saints Are Important
In these challenging times, it's wise to "get back to the basics" and reflect on what a great gift we as Christians have been given in the examples and the living intercession of the saints. Let's consider just seven of the many, many reasons why the saints are important in our lives.Read More About 7 Reasons Why the Saints Are Important » -
The Practice of the Holy Name
From apostolic times to the present day, Christians throughout the world have experienced for themselves the blessing, protection, and presence of Christ that can be found through repeated invocation of Holy Name of Jesus.Read More About The Practice of the Holy Name »
