MARION - The Christmas season is always filled with celebrations, with different churches observing the birth of Jesus Christ in a variety of ways. At First Presbyterian Church in Marion, the ...

A wooden cross is silhouetted by the early morning sun at the First Lutheran Church, 1701 19th St., Parkersburg. (Photo by Art Smith) As the faithful gather in church this weekend to celebrate Easter, ...

Re “Display of Scripture May Split Justices,” March 3: I feel that we need to take another look at the concept of the separation of church and state. At the time our great nation was founded, many ...

I love having symbols of the Christian faith. From the rosary I held as a child, to the crosses I carry in my pocket and wear around my neck, they are reminders of Christ’s real and abiding presence ...

Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, they see it as a symbol of pride and strength.

You know them: the fluffy bunnies, fancy bonnets, lemony Peeps, baskets filled with chocolates. And Easter is that, certainly. But there is more. In keeping with the sacred origin of the observance, ...

A statute of the Virgin Mary stands as a quiet symbol in the courtyard of St. Edward Catholic Church. For some, she may only seem an adornment. But each day, as the sun rises on her surroundings, she ...

MAKKAH — Standing as a historic symbol of faith for Muslims around the globe, the door of the Holy Kaaba is one of the Grand Mosque's most prominent architectural features throughout the ages. The ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Martha J. Egan first encountered relicarios in an antique store in Lima, Peru. She was intrigued by the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many, the cross with bent arms is a painful symbol of evil, hate and genocide. For others, it's an ancient sign of peace and ...