Saint Anthony or Antony (Greek: Ἀντώνιος Antṓnios; Latin: Antonius; Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲁⲛⲧⲱⲛⲓ; c. 12 January 251 – 17 January 356), was a Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. He is distinguished from other saints named...
He became one of the most venerated saints and megalo-martyrs in Christianity, and he has been especially venerated as a military saint since the Crusades. In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalised in the legend of ...
The medieval saints of Maharashtra, notably Nivrittinatha, Jnaneshvara, Sopandeva, Muktabai, Visoba Khechar, Namadeva, Chokhamela, Narahari, Sena, Samvata, Gora, Kanhopatra, Ekanatha and Tukarama were mystics of the highest order. They saw god as one would perceive the world of phenomena...
India has been a land of famous and talented personalities who have raised their level to reach the pinnacle in their respective fields. India has produced people of amazing capabilities in form of leaders, poets, writers, scientists, saints, film personalities and sportsmen, who have been highli...
12 Days – South India Temple Tour 20 Days – South India Tour from Chennai 8. Armamalai Cave Located in the Velloreregion of Tamil Nadu. This Jain cave temple of 8thcentury holds rock art, Jain paintings, remains of saints and others. Jain monks who stayed in the cave created these pai...
Steeped in history and with a strong cultural heritage of literature and music, Ireland truly is the "land of saints and scholars" and the home of "a hundred thousand welcomes". The scenery is breathtaking and the people warm and friendly and most hospitable. Also, the people are so cute ...
The cathedral is also home to the remains of two Mexican saints, Juan Diego and Rosa de Viterbo. Visitors can climb to the top of the bell tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Tulum Archaeological Ruins, Tulum, Mexico Mexico’s Tulum Archaeological Ruins are a must-see for anyone...
one of the famous saints of the time and believed to be the guru of Tansen, the renowned singer at Akbar’s court. It is said that Swami Haridas sang a beautiful devotional song and during his singing, lord Krishna and his consort appeared before him. Swamy Haridas requested them to sta...
is one of the prominent temples of Hyderabad. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and was built in the 19th century. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Hyderabad, attracting tourists with its beautiful stone sculptures of Gurbani, teachings of esteemed saints, beautiful sculptu...
As the story goes, Brendan led a crew of pious sailors on a 6th-century voyage in search of the famed “Promised Land of the Saints.” After a particularly eventful journey on the open sea—the tale describes attacks by fireball-wielding giants and run-ins with talking birds—Brendan and...