The seemingly illogical presence of the ladder underscores the unique power dynamics at the Holy Sepulchre.
Jerusalem is one of the quintessential holy cities in at least three monotheistic traditions. It is no wonder that it has attracted pilgrims for centuries. But beyond the spiritual experience,…
A 17th-century apocryphal text claims that St. Lawrence got the Holy Grail out of Rome and hid it with his relatives in Huesca before being sentenced to death.
Opening the palate to new tastes is an easy way to get in touch with the culture of a place, and knowing its history is tasting its essence
“Ninety divers come out of the water, carrying a cross with them. It’s a sight to behold,” says Juan Gabriel Arias. Currently a missionary in Mozambique, Arias is known for…
The church of San Adrián has a peculiarity: water flows from its walls. It is as if a river would literally flow in and out of it.
A dragon in the city of Valencia, see of the Holy Grail. Why? What is the link?
Curiously, although the name is misleading, the Grail of O Cebreiro was never intended to be the Holy Grail.
Known for their connection to nature and rich oral traditions, the Guaraní have long spoken of a mythical realm –the Land Without Evil, La Tierra Sin Mal.