Savelli Religious Blog
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St Catherine Labouré and the Miraculous Medal
St Catherine Labouré is famous worldwide for being the one who designed and created the Our Lady of Miraculous Medal. She lived in France during the 19th century but her...
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St. Stephen the first martyr of history
Saint Stephen, celebrated every year on 26 December, was the first of seven deacons elected in Jerusalem by Christians in order to help the apostles in spreading the Words of...
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Christmas Angels: messengers of hope and love
Significant figures of Christmas time are the Christmas Angels, very important entities strongly linked to the Nativity of Jesus, since the Annunciation of His birth. Angels bring hope in a...
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The Immaculate Conception: meaning and origin of the solemnity
December 8 is such an important day for the Catholic Church, as Christians celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Proclaimed in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, this...
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Christmas in Rome and the Vatican
Christmas is that long-awaited event by children that yearly transforms the biggest cities of the world. Rome, of course, is not far behind. Every single corner of the city is...
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St. Cecilia: Patron Saint of Music
Saint Cecilia was a Roman noblewoman of the II century A.D., converted to Christianism and considered the Holy Patroness of Musicians and Singers. For this reason, the main hall of...
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The Three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity
In the Christian world the Theological Virtues represent the set of values and behaviors that permits the human being to get closer to God. They are based on Christianity and...
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All Souls' Day and the Prayer for Souls in Purgatory
On 2 November, Christians celebrate All Souls’ Day, dedicated to the Dead. This observance came up in the 9th Century, and it is celebrated just the day after All Saints’...
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TAU Cross: meaning and origin
The Tau (or Thau) is the last letter in the Hebrew alphabet (ת), the 19th letter of the Greek one (τ), and it corresponds to the letter T of the...
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Made in Italy: our daily mission
Renowned worldwide and protected by the Italian law, since the 1980s the "Made in Italy" is synonymous with Excellence. Italian craftsmanship implies precise and unique hand-made creation, carried out with...
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The Good Shepherd: Pope Francis Pectoral Cross
When elected as the Catholic Church's Pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio has taken the name Francis, in reference to Saint Francis of Assisi, known for preaching a humble life in accordance...
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Facts worth knowing about the Four Major Basilicas in Rome
St Peter's Basilica and Saint Paul Outside the Walls were the first to receive the title of «Major», in 1300. The other two have been designated as such in 1350...
