La Croix1d
The peacock’s rise and fall as a symbol in myth, faith, and folklore
Further reading: The vine, a powerful symbol The peacock had many qualities that made it an appealing subject in Christian iconography. When it fans out its iridescent tail, it evokes the sun or a ...
Greek Reporter10d
Why Is There a Saint With a Dog’s Head in Orthodox Christian Iconography?
In Orthodox Christian iconography, a peculiar icon of Saint Christopher can be seen, depicting him with a dog's head.
The Quietus14d
Moons Under Water: The Iconography of the Pub Sign
In an exclusive extract from his new book for Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series, Cambridge Historical Geography professor Philip Howell explores the lore and language of pub signage ...
Reuters14d
Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Francis has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops, a signature initiative of his 12-year papacy, which has discussed reforms such as the possibility of women serving as Catholic deacons and ...
Daily Express15d
The secret mountainous area of Europe where only men have lived for 1,000 years
Many monks engage in farming, manuscript preservation, and iconography—continuing traditions that date back centuries. Access ...
Arlington Catholic Herald16d
Vatican unveils ‘lost’ Renaissance painting of the deposition of Christ
“Its iconography is connected to Renaissance models and classicism typical of the artist, with references to antiquity that ...
How Christian art became the National Gallery’s next smash hit
Last year, a show of 700-year-old Italian religious paintings electrified New York. Now it’s heading for the National Gallery ...