St. Brigid has given Ireland one of its most iconic religious and cultural images — the cross that carries her name.

According to tradition, a part of the Holy Cross was discovered by the mother of the emperor Constantine, St. Helen, on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 326. A fifth century account describes this ...

This feast of feasts is the most significant day in the life of ... Great Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church (Brookline: Holy Cross Press, 1992), pp. 89-121. Farley, Donna. Seasons of Grace: ...

Visit the homepage for more information. In 1513, a feast of "The Holy Name of Mary" was granted by Pope Julius II to the diocese of Cuenta in Spain. It was assigned with proper Office to September 15 ...

Discover the significance of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, a powerful moment in the life of the Holy Family. Explore the connection to the Pidyon ha-Ben and the light of Christ.

St. Teresa of Kolkata is seen in this undated photo. (CNS photo/courtesy MotherTeresaMovie.com) ...

Márcia da Ponte was named president of the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of N.E., becoming the first woman to lead the feast ...

In Serbia's Orthodox Christian community, the feast of the Epiphany is marked by the traditional "swim for the Holy Cross." This year, 100 competitors took part in the race in the Vlasina River in ...

Pope Francis gives his blessing after reciting a prayer to Mary in front of the Marian statue near the Spanish Steps in Rome on Dec. 8, 2024, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Lola ...