On January 30th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom.

This debate was settled by divine providence, to the benefit of the Church and to the even greater glory of the three saints. Bishop John of Euchaita (June ...

In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.

Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Closed to outsiders and plagued by addiction, a Vietnam village tuned its radios to a California preacher. It has bloomed ...

However, there are also many other days for more obscure observances or the feast days of lesser-known saints. So, perhaps, the long, quiet days of January are a good time to leaf through our ...

SUNDAY Brunch host Simon Rimmer shares a snap with his grown up son as they knock back beers on a bonding day out. Alongside Tim Lovejoy, Simon is one half of weekend telly's mid-morning ...

"Great day out in Nottingham with @hamishrimmer - thanks to @satbains1 for recommending @handandheartnottingham and @bariberico. Great match obvs wish we’d won." Simon was born in Merseyside in ...

Tradition is marked in Vatican and across Italy. Italian farmers celebrate the feast day of St Anthony Abbot or Antonio Abate, the patron saint and protector of animals, on Friday 17 January 2025. The ...

Thus, the two saints are remembered on a single holiday. Year Date Day Holiday 2025 29 Jun Sun Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2026 29 Jun Mon Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2027 29 Jun Tue Feast of St ...

What happens in the last days of life is different for everyone. But it can help carers and relatives to know a little about what to expect. Knowing that you or a loved one is close to dying can be ...