e on the identity of St. Valentine, the saint celebrated on February 14 who is now considered the patron saint of lovers. At least three different saints are called Valentine in Catholic tradition: Valentine of Rome, Valentine of Terni and another martyr who lived in North Africa So there are sev ...
in cathedrals that their builders were able to color it with stained glass. These stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes, the lives of the saints, or sometimes daily life in the Middle Ages served to edify the faithful, in the manner of a catechism in images. They also participated in th ...
season. Outside the church, you can see carved lions, one of which holds a child between its paws. Inside the building, you will find wooden statues of saints carved by the villagers and a wooden Nativity scene dating from the 1950s. Be sure to admire the view from the Notre-Dame-de-Clausis chape ...
gifts and sweets. What is the history of Saint Nicholas? The character of St. Nicholas is inspired by Nicolas of Myra, one of the most popular saints in Greece and the Latin Church. Born in Patara in Asia Minor (southwestern Turkey today) between 250 and 270 AD, he was bishop of Myra in th ...
tatue, dressed in multicoloured robes and jewels, which is taken out during the processions. See this post on Instagram My favorite saints under and way above ground. #saintesara #viergenoire #manofmydreams #theone #holidays #southoffrance #bluesky A post shared by Sara Noël ...
ry tale castle, he gave free rein to his fantasy and did not hesitate to mix gargoyles, Gothic and Romanesque elements, Latin inscriptions, sculptures of saints and references to the Arthurian legend. This abundance and surprising mix of influences are reminiscent of another unusual monument: the ...
s. The church of Saint Trophime, which has been remodeled many times over the centuries, is placed under the protection of one of the most ancient saints of Provence: Saint Trophime, who was the first bishop of Arles. As for the gigantic underground stone quarries, they bear witness to the tim ...
en if its facade looks ordinary, you absolutely must enter to admire superb trompe l'oeil paintings, a magnificent starry ceiling and the statues of the saints, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Sébastien and Saint-Bernardin de Sienne. 5- The Postcard Museum The last of the 5 secret places in Antibes is the ...
oot of this modest mountain, dunes extend to the Atlantic Ocean and one can see the chapel of Sainte-Anne-la-Palud dedicated to one of the oldest Breton saints. This Saint Anne venerated in Brittany is nicknamed Mamm gozh ar Vretoned, 'the grandmother of the Bretons'! 5- Attend the Grande Tro ...
ions are organized with religious icons and priests leading prayers and celebrations. In the past, children would go from house to house asking for "saints" and receive almonds, walnuts, dried figs, or chestnuts. They would then return home to celebrate the dead by listening to the oldest woman in ...
