Ever wonder why a torture device became a sacred symbol? The cross you picture—a tidy, symmetrical emblem—has a far wilder, weirder history than you’ve been told. It’s the ultimate comeback story—and it’s not done yet.
Is the Virgin of Guadalupe a miracle sent from the heavens or was she painted by an obscure artist with the aims to convert a whole race of people to a foreign religion?
Have you ever asked yourself what makes the Immaculate Conception such a compelling image? Dive into the fascinating world of Marian art and become an expert in the symbolism and history of this iconic representation of the Mother of Christ.
Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, embodies the virtues of hope and faith in Christian tradition. Her story as told in countless works of art through centuries, gives us a glimpse of the love that bonds mothers and their children.