Yoram Bilu, The Saints' Impresarios: Dreamers, Healers and Holy Men in Israel's Urban Periphery Beckmann wrote, "I am seeking the bridge that leads from the visible to the invisible, like the famouscabbalistwho once said: 'If you wish to get hold of the invisible you must penetrate as...
Ajax means “mourner” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as AY-jaks. Ajax is the name of a strong and courageous Greek hero featured in Homer’s “Iliad,” known as Ajax the Great. Akakios Akakios means “innocent, not evil”. Akakios was the name of three early saints, two...
The name was incredibly popular for centuries in Europe thanks to the popularity of Saints John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist. Cities saw spikes in the name wheneverrelicsfrom either saint were displayed. The surname Johnson is the 154th most popular surname in the world. The name is...
The fifth point represents purity. While it can have different meanings, many believe it has to do with preserving the natural beauty in the state of Texas. LOOK: Best Counties To Raise a Family in Texas Stackercompiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Texas. ...
A phobia is an unreasonable fear of something, that in reality, may not be very harmful. Here is a list of all phobias and their meanings, which will help you to get familiarized with the terminologies related to various phobias, and at the same time, will increase your knowledge about ...
The winner of the first-ever Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award in 2002, Shockey earned four Pro Bowl selections in his career and received Super Bowl rings with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII and with the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. Birthplace: Ada, Oklahoma Also ranks #2 on The...
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 Hangu Pass(函谷关) in Henan from the east, a purple mist(薄雾) suddenly appeared in the air. It is believed that this mist was connected to Laozi in some way. This “purple air from the east” story made people believe the color was a symbol of great saints from that point on....
Ambrose is a Latin name that means “immortal.” It was a popular name among early Christians and was borne by several saints. Andrew is a Greek name that means “manly.” It was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is the patron saint of Scotland. ...
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