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Category: Christian Symbols

Symbols used within the Church to convey meaning and embellish religious objects.

The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th

The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th June 24th marks the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Christ said, “I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7:28 ESV The Gospel of Luke contains a detailed account of John’s birth, first from Angel’s announcement to his father, then to Mary visiting Elizabeth and John jumping in his mother’s womb, and finally the account of his birth… Read more The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th

Identifying an Embroidery Design

Identifying an Embroidery Design We have an unusual request today at Ecclesiastical Sewing, and I hope some of you, our dear Readers, may be able to help identify an embroidery design. We were contacted by a church in the United Kingdom last week, asking if we were familiar with the word or logo embroidered on this altar frontal. There is not much information to go beyond what is visible in the photo. The only other clue provided is that there is a label that states that the piece had been… Read more Identifying an Embroidery Design

Saint of the Day

Today we give thanks for the life of Saint Damasus I. He was Bishop of Rome from 366 A.D. to 384 A.D. During this period, Christianity was declared the official religion, Latin became the official language of the Church (as opposed to Greek), & Saint Damasus encouraged Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Below are a couple articles on Saint Damasus I. Happy reading! https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-damasus-i/ http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=41

Religious Machine embroidery design

Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design

Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design: Roses are a special flower. They have a long history not only… Read more Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design

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