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2 days ago · According to Latter Day Saint belief, the golden plates (also called the gold plates or in some 19th-century literature, the golden bible) [1] are the source from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the faith. [2]
4 days ago · In one of the earliest attested and most famous incidents from his life, he is said to have rescued three girls from being forced into prostitution by dropping a sack of gold coins through the window of their house each night for three nights so their father could pay a dowry for each of them. [10]
1 day ago · Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.
Aug 12, 2024 · Saint George, early Christian martyr who became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness in the Middle Ages. The legend of George’s slaying of a dragon is much represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
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Legendary details of Lawrence’s death were known to Damasus, Prudentius, Ambrose, and Augustine. The church built over his tomb became one of the seven principal churches in Rome and a favorite place for Roman pilgrimages. A well-known legend has persisted from earliest times.
Aug 16, 2024 · Jim en Shaun zijn geslaagde goudzoekers. Echter, na hun meest indrukwekkende ontdekking raken ze in de problemen. Het nieuws verspreidt zich snel en…
Aug 18, 2024 · Explore the profound legacies of the top 10 Orthodox Christian Saints, from St. Basil the Great to St. Photini. Dive into their inspiring stories, contributions, and the indelible marks they've left on the faith.
