Tag: Relics
Recreate the shroud and win $1 million
An easy $1 million is up for grabs for anyone who can recreate a photographic negative of a crucified man on a 14 by 3 foot piece of linen. The catch? It has to be done using medieval materials.
New docuseries shows relevance and reverence of Catholic relics
In April 2019, a fierce fire engulfed the 850-year-old cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, collapsing its main spire and roof.
Melto D’Moronoyo: Venerating relics is a reminder of God’s love for...
As the relics of our Maronite saints continue to tour our parishes on the momentous occasion of our Eparchy’s Golden Jubilee, it is important...
Melto D’Moronoyo: Sainthood is every Christian’s mission
By George Al-Akiki
With the rain coming down aggressively one day recently, a friend caught an Uber from work, and in her polite demeanour engaged...
St John Bosco’s relics tour the nation for Salesian centenary
Two Sydney parishes will welcome a 410-kilogram relic statue of St John Bosco in August as part of a national tour marking 100 years of the order in Australia.
Vatican sends relic of true cross to Great Britain for King...
The Holy See donated the relic in early April for the processional cross to be used in King Charles' coronation service
Miraculous relics mark fifty years for Maronite eparchy
Thousands have gathered in scenes of joy and reverence to pray with the relics of five saints on a national tour to mark 50 years of the Maronite eparchy in Australia. Among them is Salwa Elias, who says she was cured from a painful and crippling condition which plagued her for 12 years, after she asked St Charbel to intercede for her.
Relics give students tangible links to higher things
Around 600 students gathered on All Saints Day at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church at Berala to venerate 28 relics.
The students from Trinity Catholic...
Little-known, but there to discover
Today’s cathedral is visited by more than a million people annually, but is filled with fascinating aspects few ever get to know about
While it...
New shrines honour modern Saints
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo announced an extraordinary double blessing for the diocese on Divine Mercy Sunday - two new shrines with first-class relics of beloved modern saints.
Married saints’ struggles inspire Sydney couple
Update: St Therese shows true grit as relics arrive
Newlyweds Robert and Carmel Assaf have a special connection to married saints Louis and Zélie Martin...
Mass to welcome Martin family relics
There is “nothing" magical about saints' relics, they can help us to connect with God, says bishop.