The theme of the event, “Take Me to the Water: A baptismal pedagogy for antiracist theological education”, was baptism as the ...

Blessings of water, both still and moving ... According to the East Conemaugh church, the tradition is connected to the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by St. John. The Little Conemaugh, ...

The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests. Activists say that it all started last year when some ...

The word "baptism" comes from the Greek baptizein, "to immerse," echoing the act of John the Baptist immersing Jesus in the Jordan. Water thus plays a central role in the celebration of this rite.

The Jesus Fish is one of the most recognizable Christian symbols today, often seen on car bumpers, jewelry, and church logos. While many believe it originated as a secret symbol during Roman ...

Baptism is rich in meaning, purpose, and symbolism, reflecting the profound spiritual truths of the gospel. When we enter the waters of baptism, we are publicly declaring the message of salvation: ...

The first sacramental used during the funeral liturgy is holy water. In Catholic Customs and Traditions: A Popular Guide, author Greg Dues teaches, “Taking Holy water before entering church is a way ...

Baptism of Children by A bert PikeLast evening, one of the most interesting, and, at the same time, novel ceremonies, connected with Free Masonry, was performed in Masonic Hall, Thirteenth-street ...

The bulrushes visible along the edges of the water are a freshwater species, and otherwise out of place in the oceanic scene. Their inclusion may instead hint at Venus’s actual birth story.

Water is a symbol of spiritual purification in various religions. On Sunday, January 23, 2024, a number of prominent Filipino personalities participated in the water-baptism ceremony of the ...