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The liturgical feast of Mary celebrated by the Catholic church. January 3 Feast ... Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian commemoration of the discovery of the True ...

Ethiopia is pushing for the return of sacred artifacts taken by British forces during the 1868 Battle of Magdala.

The items kept by the King are sacred to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, per the outlet ... including an illuminated Life of Mary manuscript and one titled The Miracles of the Virgin ...

Multiple artifacts taken by British forces in 1868 reside in the Royal Collection, which can return items at the discretion of trustees ...

On Sunday, January 19, the spirit of celebration filled the air as over 45 South African churches, alongside communities worldwide, commemorated Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of the ...

King Frederik and Queen Mary marked the first year of Frederik's reign on Tuesday, and now the Danish couple are enjoying some quality time with their four children. It was confirmed by the palace ...

This brief paper will reflect these emphases in the light of Mary, mediatrix of grace, a title and function of Our Lady of current interest in the Church. It is a title and function which St. Thomas ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man broke into a Philadelphia church and stole a 125-year-old bejeweled crown ...

WATERBURY – State Sen. Saud Anwar, the state Senate co-chairman of the Public Health Committee, is calling for Trinity Health to reverse a recent announcement that could impact physician ...

The parishioners and priests of the Parish Community of St. Nicholas - St. Mary walk down the South Washington Street from St. Mary’s Church to St. Nicholas Church. Several Sisters of Christian ...