“A pagan goddess, a saint, and an empowering symbol of female leadership ... giant hoops dotted with lit candles. Huge crescent moon-shaped lanterns glowed from within, looking like ancient ...

Now and then we encounter a symbol that seems to embody the major ... She wears an open crown and flowing gown, and stands upon a half moon. This Marian shrine, however, had been preceded on Tepeyac ...

It is a collection of vibrant colours and intricate symbols, with temples adorned with ... it is a miracle that this proudly pagan religion that worships nature and finds gods in everything ...

Archaeologists recently stumbled across a medieval pagan cult site in the Netherlands where they found a bounty of treasure. The findings were published in the journal Medieval Archaeology.

The second book of Kings describes Hezekiah’s suppression of pagan places of worship, or “high places.” It outlines how he “removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones” and “did ...

Easter is fast approaching. Here's a look at why the date of Easter changes every year and what to know about the holiday.

The moon is a well-known symbol of Our Lady. Two meanings especially have been popular. In comparison with Christ, who is called sol invictus, Mary is the moon who receives grace and glory from Christ ...