Some suspect that the Gospel writers located Jesus’ Nativity in Bethlehem to tie the ... A flame is said to spontaneously emanate from the stone slab inside the chapel, or Edicule, marking ...

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'” (Luke 2:10-11) The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ...

A sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus has been destroyed just days after it went on view at a cathedral in northern Austria and drew criticism from some Catholics, who condemned ...

Vandals have beheaded a controversial sculpture featuring the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus that had been exhibited in ...

A nativity scene featuring two mothers of the Baby Jesus, instead of the conventional Mary and Joseph figurines, goes on display in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Capocastello di ...

Throughout the Christian era, rich traditions have arisen surrounding the nativity of Jesus, and these traditions have given a prominent role to Mary. As the mother of the Christ, the "Word made ...

The Feast commemorates the birth of the Mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The birth and early life of the Virgin Mary is not recorded in the Gospels or other books of the New Testament, however this ...

Careful interpretation is needed. These slides discuss some of the issues involved. For instance, both Matthew and Luke date Jesus’ birth toward the end of the reign of King Herod the Great, who we ...

The first time the birth of Jesus Christ was attributed to the date December 25 was in the 4th century, according to early Roman history. Early celebrations of Christmas are thought to have ...

City Parish liturgy chairman Aaron Lim said the scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ was previously displayed inside the church. “We decided to move it outside to enable public viewing.

NARRATOR: Today we are going to learn about the birth of Jesus! Cut to the interior of the stable as Mary nurses baby Jesus in her arms and Joseph stands over her. OISIN: Oh look at that cute ...