1,300-Year-Old Possible Communion Loaf Bearing Image of Christ Is Found in Turkey

Courtesy photoThe discovery in southern Turkey of five small round loaves — probably intended for the Eucharist — more than 1,300 years old, one of which features an image of Jesus Christ, took place in Topraktepe, an ancient Roman and Byzantine center known as Irenopolis, located in the present-day Turkish province of Karaman. The loaves, made with barley … Read more1,300-Year-Old Possible Communion Loaf Bearing Image of Christ Is Found in Turkey

One Minute Catechism: What Happened to Adam and Eve on Account of Their Sin?

Question: What happened to Adam and Eve on account of their sin?Answer: Because of their sin, Adam and Eve lost the grace of God and their right to Heaven. Their minds became darkened, their wills weakened, and they were subject to suffering and death. They also transmitted this fallen condition, called original sin, to all their descendants. … Read moreOne Minute Catechism: What Happened to Adam and Eve on Account of Their Sin?

Saint of the Day: St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

Feast Day: October 17Patronage: Church in the Eastern Mediterranean, Church unity Biography:Saint Ignatius of Antioch was one of the earliest and most courageous Christian martyrs. Born in Syria around the year 35 AD, he became the third bishop of Antioch, succeeding Saint Peter and Saint Evodius. A disciple of the Apostle John, Ignatius faithfully led the Church … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

What is the History of the Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Jehovah’s Witnesses emerged in the northeastern United States during the 1870s, though at the time they were known as “Bible Students.” Under the direction of founder Charles Taze Russell, the Bible Students believed they had restored the true doctrines of the Christian faith that were lost after the death of the apostles. In 1881, Russell … Read moreWhat is the History of the Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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