The statue of Mary itself is to be 133.2-feet high, sitting atop a pedestal in the form of a 50-foot-high crown.

Turkey is a land where history comes alive, where breathtaking landscapes meet vibrant culture, and where every street corner ...

But the Virgin Mary received faith and joy when the angel ... and gives this account with reference to the very family and house of David." St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, "Four Homilies," c.

In antiquity, statues were worshiped. As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, ...

The Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai is believed to house the oldest icon depicting the ...

Collectors and Pokémon fans in Cheyenne say they can’t believe someone paid almost $88,000 at an auction for a Cheeto. The ...

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: The death has occurred of Michael O’Byrne, Main Street, Kilcar. Mr O’Byrne ...

House of David suggests David may be Jesse's illegitimate son, blending biblical & Jewish traditions to explore his ...

From the 1200s to the 1700s, the custom of Christian tattooing was prevalent in Europe among peasants, seafarers, soldiers ...

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in ...

If you are looking for a unique experience, one church in Kent is offering visitors the opportunity to sleep among the saints ...