Savelli Religious Blog
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Miraculous Medal demystified: a close-up look at one of the most popular Catholic symbols
Almost two hundred years ago, in the very heart of France, a novice of the Company of Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Catherine Labouré, had a...
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5 types of Crosses and their meanings
It might shock some, inspire others. But the truth is, the cross is a small-scale reproduction of the instrument of death on which Christ breathed his last. It became the «emblem»...
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All about the Cross & Crucifix
Dramatically powerful symbol, it represents the core event of our religion: Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion. It changed its shape several times in the course of time, we even imitate it when...
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The Good Shepherd story: A lesson preached by Jesus
The metaphor is probably one of the most used and efficient figures of speech used in religious writings in order to suggest and describe something in a more simple and...
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus: 7 things to know
The Sacred Heart’s devotion has gone a long way before acquiring the visibility it has nowadays. Here's a quick list of seven bullet points to learn more about it. The history of...
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The 7 pilgrim churches of Rome: a must-see tour for every tourist
Rome, the City of Churches, is one of the world’s most spiritual destinations that offers plenty of possibilities to those who decides to undertake a religious journey. If you haven’t...
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The art of Rosaries: made in Italy manufacturing
The city of Loreto, located in Central Italy, is one of the most renowned cradles of Italian craftsmanship, especially when it comes to rosaries. These simple religious objects are the...
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Camino de Santiago: a must-do spiritual journey
More than a thousand-year-old tradition that encourages hundreds of people to undertake a challenging, yet incredibly spiritual journey to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia. We invite you...
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A piece of our heritage: the art of Medal making
Our manufacturing tradition is one of our strengths, and the way our artisans make it thrive cannot but make us very proud and grateful. We’d like to share this piece...
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Scala Sancta: following in Christ’s footsteps
The story behind the Scala Sancta is truly riveting. That’s why we suggest you to include it on your bucket list for your next trip to Rome — you won’t...
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The Holy Family: the pillar of Christian life
Without Mary, Joseph or Jesus there would be no Church. Their lives interlace to form the story of the Holy Family, which is the original cell of Christianity. The Terrestrial Trinity:...
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Strolling around Rome: the path to the Vatican
Although the Eternal City has to offer endless collections of masterpieces hidden inside the four walls of some outstanding museum, the open-air cultural experience can bring you unexpected emotions. In...