Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

When Jesus was walking through Jericho, he attracted a large crowd. In the crowd was a man named Zacchaeus who was short of ...

Roche, who has made a name for himself with his work on iconic religious sites like Chartres cathedral in recent years, is ...

Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city steeped in history, culture, and timeless beauty. From its impressive Baroque ...

It is the smell of burning candles and incense floating with the gentle breeze that greets you as you slowly climb the stone ...

The basilica of St. Andrä is one of the largest pilgrimage sites in the whole of Europe. The heart of the pilgrimage church ...

Located in Lesser Town (Malá Strana), the St. Nicholas Church (not to be confused with the Church of St. Nicholas in Old Town Square) is well visited for its stunning baroque architecture ...

Construction began on Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, (actually the fourth attempt at a church named for Paul in that spot, the previous three having been destroyed) in 1087 ...

These miraculous claims were compounded by the church and statue's continued security, despite the multiple wars and periods of unrest in the city. As the statue's profile grew, copies of the ...

Do all church buildings face east? Does this matter? Why have some Christian denominations constructed their church buildings so the doors face east? Why Do Some Churches Face East? The denominational ...