- August 15, 2012
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Find out how a Russian Emperor ‘saved’ the Order of Malta
http://www.romereports.com These items are all part of a unique exhibit in Russia. It includes over 200 works of art, like pictures, uniforms and documents that show the strong history between Russia and the Order of Malta.
- August 4, 2012
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Lament for Constantinople, Lamentatio sanctae matris ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae, Dufay
This video is in remembrance of the Fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453. It is remembered with great sorrow. The other purpose of this video is to showcase the touching hymn of Guillaume Du-fay, the Lamentatio sanctae matris ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae, which is the Lament of the Holy Mother Church of Constantinople. It is modified from a part of the Book of Lamentations on the fall of Jerusalem. I included several images with the music. The song’s lyrics and translation are below:
O tres piteulx de tout espoir fontaine,
Pere du filz dont suis mere esplorée,
Plaindre me viens a ta court souveraine,
De ta puissance et de nature humaine,
Qui ont souffert telle durté villaine
Faire à mon filz, qui tant m’a hounourée.
Dont suis de bien et de joye separée,
Sans qui vivant veule entendre mes plaints.
A toy, seul Dieu, du forfait me complains,
Du gref tourment et douloureulx oultrage,
Que voy souffrir au plus bel des humains.
Sans nul confort de tout humain lignage.
O most merciful fount of all hope,
Father of the son whose weeping mother I am:
I come to complain before your sovereign court,
about your power and about human nature,
which have allowed such grievous harm
to be done to my son, who has honored me so much.
For that I am bereft of all good and joy,
without anyone alive to hear my laments.
To you, the only God, I submit my complaints,
about the grievous torment and sorrowful outrage,
which I see the most beautiful of men suffer
without any comfort for the whole human race.
- January 11, 2012
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Cherubic Hymn – Byzantine Divine Liturgy Songs
The Hymn of the Cherubim is one of the most beautiful hymns of all the Catholic Liturgies. The hymn was added to the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom by the Emperor Justinian. The images are an assorted group from the ages. The lyrics are as follows:
We, who mystically represent the Cherubim,
And chant the thrice-holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity,
Let us set aside the cares of life
That we may receive the King of all,
Who comes invisibly escorted by the Divine Hosts.
- November 3, 2011
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Death of Emperor Constantius II 11-03
Emperor Constantius II died on this day in history, 361 AD
A ‘This Day in History’ program from http://www.realcatholictv.com
- April 14, 2011
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What was the Incident of the Statues?
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Catholic Answers Senior Apologist Jimmy Akin describes an event in the life of Saint John Chrysostom.
What Did Early Christians Really Believe?
The Answer Will Surprise and Amaze You!
The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church is a unique resource that introduces you to the teachings of the first Christians in a way no other work can. It is specially designed to make it easy for you to find the information you want and need. Amazing features in this fact-packed book include:
* More than 900 quotations from the writings of the early Church Fathers, as well as from rare and important documents dating back to the dawn of Christian history.
* Mini-biographies of nearly 100 Fathers, as well as descriptions of dozens of key early councils and writings.
* A concise history of the dramatic spread of Christianity after Jesus told his disciples to evangelize all nations.
* Special maps showing you where the Fathers lived, including many little-known and long-vanished locations.
* A guide to nearly 30 ancient heresies, many of which have returned to haunt the modern world.
* The Fathers’ teaching on nearly 50 topics, including modern hot-button issues like abortion, homosexuality, and divorce.
This groundbreaking work presents the teachings of the early Christians in a way unlike any other book. It flings open the doors of the crucial but little-known age covering the birth of Christianity and the triumphant march of the gospel throughout the ancient world.
“We are particularly blessed by this release of Jimmy Akin’s superbly compiled synopsis of the writings of the early Church Fathers. There are other works, but Akin’s finely selected and categorized collection provides a far more accessible introduction to the early Christians”
—Marcus Grodi, President of The Coming Home Network and host of EWTN’s The Journey Home.
- January 7, 2011
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Which Church Father was elected bishop before he was even baptized?
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Catholic Answers Senior Apologist Jimmy Akin explains the circumstances that lead to a Father of the Church being ordained a bishop before he was baptized.
What Did Early Christians Really Believe?
The Answer Will Surprise and Amaze You!
The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church is a unique resource that introduces you to the teachings of the first Christians in a way no other work can. It is specially designed to make it easy for you to find the information you want and need. Amazing features in this fact-packed book include:
* More than 900 quotations from the writings of the early Church Fathers, as well as from rare and important documents dating back to the dawn of Christian history.
* Mini-biographies of nearly 100 Fathers, as well as descriptions of dozens of key early councils and writings.
* A concise history of the dramatic spread of Christianity after Jesus told his disciples to evangelize all nations.
* Special maps showing you where the Fathers lived, including many little-known and long-vanished locations.
* A guide to nearly 30 ancient heresies, many of which have returned to haunt the modern world.
* The Fathers’ teaching on nearly 50 topics, including modern hot-button issues like abortion, homosexuality, and divorce.
This groundbreaking work presents the teachings of the early Christians in a way unlike any other book. It flings open the doors of the crucial but little-known age covering the birth of Christianity and the triumphant march of the gospel throughout the ancient world.
“We are particularly blessed by this release of Jimmy Akin’s superbly compiled synopsis of the writings of the early Church Fathers. There are other works, but Akin’s finely selected and categorized collection provides a far more accessible introduction to the early Christians”
—Marcus Grodi, President of The Coming Home Network and host of EWTN’s The Journey Home.