The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick discusses the symbolism, importance and prevalence of the cross during the ...

It has been said that St. Patrick combined the Christian cross with the ... and the Celtic Cross became not only a religious symbol but an emblem of Celtic identity.

It is people taking up their cross, it is the suffering that is producing more believers.  As Christians journey towards Easter, many of us are contemplating the Cross. As well we should.

embraced by the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations as a historic symbol of religious faith and service. The ...

Before a meal, we often say grace thanking God for our food. The cross is the symbol of Christianity. Jesus Christ was executed by the Romans and died by being crucified on a wooden cross.

Using Emperor Constantine’s famous vision of the cross, Archbishop Elpidophoros presented Trump with a holy cross, calling it ...

marked by ashes being placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross by a priest, pastor or minister during church services. Ashes are a symbol of penance. Not every Christian religion ...