Jesus Meets Saint Nick: What Santa Claus Has To Do With Christianity

(ANALYSIS) Strip away the flash, and what remains is a story of compassion and selfless kindness — a tale that transcends time and tradition, reminding us all of the simple, profound power of generosity. It’s about more than just exchanging gifts; it’s about giving our time, our presence, and our compassion to the people in our lives who make life truly beautiful.

Christianity, Culture, History, Religion, SocietyJohn Mac GhlionnDecember 10, 2024John Mac Ghlionn, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Jesus, Christmas 2024, Christmas, analysis, Primary featureComment

Turkey’s Christian Sites: Following the Footsteps of St. Paul Off the Beaten Path

(TRAVEL) Many tourists coming to Turkey visit Ephesus, the sprawling archeological site where, according to the Book of Acts, Paul lived, worked and preached for nearly three years. Yet, there are numerous other fascinating sites associated with Paul that are more off the beaten path.

Archeology, Christianity, Europe, History, Middle East, Primary Feature, Religion, TravelKim LawtonJuly 27, 2023Konya Archeology Museum, Kim Lawton, Turkey, Tarsus, Apsotle Paul, Greco-Roman world, Asia Minor, Todd Bolen, BiblePlaces.com, Ephesus, Turkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, Istanbul, Damla Arslan, Adana, Mersin, N.T. Wright, Paul: A Biography, Damascus, Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Cleopatra’s Gate, St. Paul Memorial Museum, St. Paul’s Well, Iksender, Cilician, Galatians, Barnabas, Lystra, Timothy, Kilistra, Yalvac, Pisidian Antioch, Orontes, Antioch in Syria, Antakya, Yalvac Archeological Museum, Caesar Augustus, Egirdir, Adada, Yazli Canyon, Yazli Canyon Nature Park, Perga, Antalya, Antalya Archeological Museum, Saint Nicholas, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Adam English, travel, News, Primary Feature, Secondary feature Comments

Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed On 9/11 Restarts Construction

The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was the only house of worship that was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, and has been working to rebuild since. Construction restarts after several delays, and the church hopes to reopen next year.

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