Posts By 'Corry Castaneda'

The following are the more common religious terms you'll come by: Monotheism: Definition: Monotheism is the belief in the existence of a single, supreme, and…

Contrary to popular belief, Mother Teresa was not from Calcutta or India at all. In truth, she was born in Gonxha Agnes on August 26,…

The oldest Jewish synagogue in Europe is the Old-New Synagogue, known as Staronová synagoga in Czech, located in Prague, Czech Republic. It stands as a…

Europe is home to a diverse array of monastic communities, each with its own unique architectural, historical, and cultural significance. Here are some of the…

Europe is home to a plethora of unique and awe-inspiring churches, each bearing its own distinctive features and historical significance. One such marvel is Westminster…

Well, for those of you without a case of the ABC’s (Another Bloody Church syndrome), you're in for a treat exploring Europe's grandest and most…

Understanding the Distinctions Among Shrines, Churches, Cathedrals, and Basilicas If you don't know the difference don't worry you're not alone. It's not as complicated as…

The Inquisition was a violent and systematic effort established by the Roman Catholic Church to seek out and punish heretics—individuals who opposed Church teachings or…

The Counter Reformation, a pivotal internal reform within the Catholic Church, emerged as a direct response to the mounting criticisms and challenges posed by the…

The Protestant Reformation, ignited in the early 1500s, was a transformative religious movement that profoundly reshaped Western Christianity. It heralded a schism, dividing the once-unified…

The Great Schism was a momentous papal feud that erupted between two rival centers of papal authority, Avignon and Rome, each vying for supremacy over…

The Crusades were a series of religiously motivated military campaigns that took place during the Middle Ages, primarily in the 11th to 13th centuries. These…