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Bring home a piece of history from New Orleans Greek Fest icon sale. Here's the backstory.
Preparation for the 50th New Orleans Greek Festival began in February, filling the Hellenic Cultural Center on Bayou St. John ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Panagia Soumela Icon, the Symbol of Hellenism in Pontus
The holy icon of Panagia Soumela, located in the homonymous Holy Church in Vermio, northern Greece, is the symbol of Hellenism in Pontus.
Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, ...
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Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV: An explainer of symbols and rituals
On Sunday morning, May 18, a Mass for the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV will take place in St. Peter's Square ...
What Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms and motto reveal about his dedication to the ideals of St. Augustine − an art historian explains
(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Leo XIV has announced his motto and coat of arms – a long-held tradition for those in the ranks of bishops, cardinals and popes. The choice of symbols and words reflects the ...