Did Michelangelo Sculpt David? | The Statue of David
The statue of David was carved from a single piece of marble. Interestingly, this piece of marble had been purchased twice before Michelangelo, by artists who either couldn't or wouldn't…
The Life of St. John Chrysostom | The Archbishop of Constantinople
The enlightener and teacher of the world, the pillar, and strength of the Church are known through his life, which is the life of St. John Chrysostom. This preacher of…
The Divine Comedy | Dante’s Poem
By choosing to write this poem called "The Divine Comedy" in Italian rather than Latin, Dante decisively influenced the course of literary development. Not only did he give voice to…
Cyril of Alexandria | Saint and Christian Theologian
Very little is known about Cyril of Alexandria's life from contemporary sources. Cyril of Alexandria own writings (with the exception of a few insignificant details in the Paschal Letters). Which…
When Was Polycarp Martyred? | The Wounds Of Polycarp
At this time when the greatest persecutions were troubling Asia, Polycarp ended his life by martyrdom. Some people are asking themselves "when was Polycarp martyred?" or "if his martyrdom it's…
Saint Methodius | The Christian Theologian
This great man was elected patriarch, with God's goodwill. This holy confessor Saint Methodius and martyr was raised to the throne. With great joy by all the faithful people. Saint…
Adoniram Judson | The Torchlighter
It was June 8, 1824, for Adoniram Judson in a simple house in Ava, the golden city of Burma (the country's current name is Burma, or the Union of Myanmar.…
William Carey | Who Was This British Missionary?
In William Carey early childhood years, we find William as a great lover of birds. And animals with whom he often socialized. So great was his concern in this regard…
Pentecostalism | The Origins of the Pentecostal Movement
The term "Pentecostalism" is coming from the Pentecostal Church (also called the "Apostolic Church of God") which is a Neo-Protestant church. That emerged at the turn of the century with…
David Livingstone | Missionary, Navigator and Friend of the World
David Livingstone was born in 1813 into a poor family. And worked as a child in a cotton mill, but attended evening classes and became a doctor. In 1840 he…