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Anatomy of a Flower

Classically Catholic Memory: Delta Year

Roses are red, violets are blue, I know the parts of a flower, how about you? Learn about flower anatomy with this worksheet.
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Classically Catholic Memory - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document appears to be a list of topics related to a classical Catholic education, including religion, Latin, history, science, math, timeline, geography and great words. The list contains 17 topics that may be covered over the course of a school year or curriculum. The document provides a high-level overview of subject areas taught from a classical Catholic perspective.
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JPII in Australia: The moment I was tackled by the Federal police during Pope John Paul II's visit to Darwin in 1986

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The Catholic Leader journalist Mark Bowling reflects on his memory of John Paul II’s visit to Darwin on November 29, 1986 when he was working on a radio news story of the papal visit. THIS month marks 30 years since Pope John Paul II visited Australia. In six-and-a-half days, from November 24-December 1, the 66-year-old pontiff […]
Henrietta Maria

A•🇬🇧 STUART ( 1603-1714)

A myth-busting biography of Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, which retells the dramatic story of the civil war from her perspective A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE Henrietta Maria, Charles I's queen, is the most reviled consort in British history. Condemned as the 'Popish brat of France' and a 'notorious whore', she remains in popular memory the woman who turned the king Catholic - so causing a civil war - and a cruel and bigoted mother. Leanda de Lisle unpicks these myths to reveal a very different queen. We meet a new bride who enjoyed annoying her uptight husband, who was a passionate advocate for the female voice in public affairs and who, when civil war came, proved crucial to Charles's campaign. The image of the Restoration queen as an irrelevant crone is replaced with Henrietta Maria as an influential 'phoenix queen'. It is time to look again at this despised queen and judge if she is not in fact one of our most remarkable. 'Brilliantly written, mesmerising, superb scholarship and totally immersive... A total game changer' KATE WILLIAMS, author of Rival Queens 'This is revisionist history at its absolute best' ANDREW ROBERTS author of Churchill 'Beautifully written and endlessly fascinating' ALEXANDER LARMAN author of The Crown in Crisis 'Popular history of the finest kind' RONALD HUTTON author of The Witch
Visit Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Minsk in Minsk

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### Exploring the Magnificent Church of Saints Simon and Helena in Minsk If you find yourself in the charming city of Minsk, Belarus, a visit to the Church of Saints Simon and Helena is an absolute must. Also known as the Red Church, this stunning Roman Catholic church is located on Independence Square and holds a significant place in the city's history and architectural heritage. ### A Historical Gem The Church of Saints Simon and Helena was designed by renowned Polish architects Tomasz Pajzderski and Władysław Marconi. Its construction began in 1905 and was completed in 1910, making it over a century old. The church's red-brick exterior, sourced from Częstochowa, and its distinctive neo-Romanesque style make it a true architectural gem. ### A Testament of Love and Remembrance The church was named and consecrated in memory of Edward Woyniłłowicz's two deceased children, Szymon and Helena. Woyniłłowicz, a prominent Belarusian-Polish landowner and civic activist, financed the construction of the church. It stands as a testament to his love for his children and his dedication to the Catholic community in Minsk. ### Architectural Marvels As you step inside the Church of Saints Simon and Helena, you'll be captivated by its meticulously restored interior. The church's restoration has brought back its original splendor, making it a sight to behold. The intricate stained glass windows, ornate altars, and beautifully painted ceilings create a serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere. ### Cultural and Spiritual Hub Today, the Church of Saints Simon and Helena serves as an important center for religious, cultural, and social activities in Minsk. It has become a gathering place for the revived Belarusian Greek Catholic Church, adding to its cultural significance. The church hosts various religious ceremonies, concerts, and exhibitions, attracting both locals and tourists alike. ### Nearby Attractions While visiting the Church of Saints Simon and Helena, take the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. Independence Square, where the church is located, is a vibrant hub with shops, cafes, and historical landmarks. You can also visit the nearby Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War to delve deeper into the country's past. ### When to Visit The Church of Saints Simon and Helena is open to visitors throughout the year. However, to fully appreciate its beauty and tranquility, consider visiting during a weekday when it's less crowded. Attending a religious service can also provide a unique experience and a chance to witness the church's spiritual significance. ### Conclusion The Church of Saints Simon and Helena, with its rich history, architectural marvels, and cultural significance, is a must-visit destination in Minsk. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply seeking a moment of serenity, this magnificent church will leave a lasting impression. So, make sure to include it in your itinerary when exploring the beautiful city of Minsk.
Pathein

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Pathein Fascinating Facts Pathein is famous for its colourfully designed Pathein umbrellas, which are considered a cultural treasure of Myanmar. The 6,000-seater Ayar Stadium is located in Pathein. It is the main venue for football tournaments and the home stadium of Ayeyarwady United FC, a Myanmar National League football club. Some of the Pathein umbrella workshops found here were set up 200 years or more ago. They still operate successfully. Pathein is the capital and largest city of the Ayeyarwady Region, located about 190 kilometres away from Yangon. It sits on the banks of Pathein River, a distributary of Ayeyarwady River. Earlier known as Bassein, this city is the most important delta port of the country. Pathein is a quiet, laid-back riverside city, ideal for spending a few idle days. It is also the best place to be if you want to pay a visit to the stunning deltas of the Ayeyarwady River. Pathein enjoys a tropical monsoon climate of continuous rainfall from June to August. December to April is the driest and coolest season, making it the best time to visit this place. History Literature reveals that Pathein existed even before Bagan. In the pre-colonial times, Pathein was a part of the Mon Kingdom. It was taken over by the British at the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War. The British built a fort and established a garrison in 1826. They also changed the name from Pathein to Bassein, mostly for ease of pronunciation. HOW TO GET THERE You can take a taxi from anywhere in the country to Pathein. A taxi ride from Yangon will cost around 24,000 Kyats. Pathein is easily accessible by bus from Yangon. You will find several Pathein-bound buses early in the morning from the city centre. The bus journey takes around 5 hours 30 minutes and costs around 16,500 Kyats. Pathein is linked by train to Hinthada and Kyanking, located 100 kilometres from Pyay. However, this is not a frequently used mode of transportation. Top Attractions Pathein is a peaceful town with much to see. The Shwemokhtaw Pagoda is definitely not to be missed. It was founded by King Ashoka of India in 305 BC. The pagoda is gilded with gold, silver and bronze along with more than 800 diamonds, 800 rubies and thousands of semi-precious stones. You can visit St. Peter’s Cathedral as well. The catholic church was built in 1872 and demonstrates authentic colonial architecture. Take a walk to the harbour and enjoy a port brimming with life. Pathein is famous for its Pathein umbrellas. The town is dotted with umbrella workshops where artisans hand-paint intricate designs on the umbrellas. They are quite reasonably priced, so don’t forget to pick up a few as a memory of your trip to Myanmar. You can also visit the Cultural Museum of the Ayeyarwady Delta located on Mahabandoola Road, where you will find traditional artefacts of the region. Things To Do WALK AROUND TOWN Pathein town is not very large in size. You can simply walk around and see the life of the local people. Thanks to its colonial history, the town has several old buildings from the era. You will find old schools, post offices and a jail that was established in 1879. Do check them out. MAWTINSOUN PAGODA The Mawtinsoun Pagoda is located on a hilltop beside the beach. It is a revered Buddhist site of the country. The pagoda is located in Mawdin, which requires a 5- to 6-hour journey from Pathein. This is where Buddhism entered Myanmar through the Indian Ocean. The pagoda literally juts out into the sea. Every March, the popular Mawdin Zun Payar Ceremony is held here. SETTAYAW PAYA Located on rolling green hills, this is a revered Buddhist temple in Pathein. It is dedicated to the footprints of Buddha, left during his famous perambulation through Southeast Asia. The footprint is oblong and about 3 feet long. ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL This Catholic church is also an educational institution. The church was established in 1872 and is plastered in pleasant emerald green. The daily mass takes place at 6 AM every day and also at 4 PM on Sundays. You can attend the mass if you want. Popular in Ayeyarwaddy Region Hotels Tours Guides Hotels Tours Guides Popular Hotels in Myanmar Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min View Details Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min View Details Golden Fish Hotel View Details UCT Taunggyi Hotel View Details Sweet Cherry Resort View Details Myanmar Treasure Resort Inle View Details Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort, Inle View Details Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort, Pyin Oo Lwin View Details Kandawgyi Hill Resort View Details Popa Mountain ResortView Details Previous Next https://youtu.be/GDkPL6anbSw
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c1460 heart brass inscribed “Ihu m’cy”held by hands issuing from clouds, and three scrolls with text from Job xix (I know that my Redeemer liveth: and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth; I in my flesh shall I see God: ) The original inscription being lost pre 1635, and by 1881, in a dilapidated state, it was mostly renewed by Sir William Throckmorton, 9th Bart (1838-1919) and the inscription to John Throckmorton placed under it , with the date of death wrongly deciphered . Meanwhile the figure of John was left on its own elsewhere) " “Here lyeth buryed John Throckmorton the son of Hugh Throckmorton, gent, by Elizabeth his wife, who died 6th October, in the year of our Lord, 1537.” (John who actually died in 1573 was the son of Hugh Throckmorton & Elizabeth youngest daughter of John Collet, 1531 mercer of London, by Katherine daughter of Thomas Wall, salter, of London and Grundisburgh, Suffolk His father was the son of John Throckmorton Esq. 1554 of Crimplesham, Norfolk & 2nd wife Thomasyn daughter of Thomas Dereham of Crimplesham; (His father Hugh was left one colt and my apparrel [to] be equally devyded by the discrecion of my sons wief amonge my three sonnes Hugh Thomas and George the younger.) His grandfather in turn was a grandson of Sir Robert Throckmorton of Coughton His grandfather John followed his father, Sir Richard Throckmorton, in holding high office with the Duchy of Lancaster, being appointed for life into the position of Receiver of Kenilworth in 1535, also groom of the chamber, and bailiff of the Duchy properties at Higham Ferrers and Passenham, Northamptonshire. John probably died young, and his parents placed a brass and inscription to his memory, possibly originally with his image not the heart brass From his father Sir Hugh Throckmorton, knight, of Souldern, patron in 1571 and was lessee of the rectory as late as 1590, descended for the next 100 years two rival claims to the advowson. The Catholic conspirator Francis Throckmorton claimed to hold it by grant from Sir Hugh, and on his attainder in 1584 it was argued that the advowson had lapsed to the Crown. The second claim was based on a sale of the advowson in 1572 by Hugh Throckmorton to George Throckmorton of Fulbrook (Bucks.) for £100 and 100 sheep. The latter presented Thomas Norbury in 1592 and sold the advowson to him) - Souldern church Oxfordshire www.mbs-brasses.co.uk/public/files/1992-transactions-volu...
Joan Leotta Reviews: The Medici Return by Steve Berry

Please welcome back author Joan Leotta to the blog today…. Review of Steve Berry’s The Medici Return by Joan Leotta The Medici Return (Cotton Malone) Book 19 of 19: Cotton Malone | by Steve Berry | Release Date Feb 11, 2025 This one I received in advance of its pub date from the publisher through NetGalley. This is the 19th in Berry’s series featuring Cotton Malone, an intrepid detective now working for a secret US agency. Through them Malone becomes involved with helping the Catholic church with a sticky problem calling for confidentiality and break in skills. Malone, armed with those skills , his eidetic memory, and flair for languages (helped by same) ships off to Italy to find evidence of wrongdoing by a cardinal of the church. Who hired him? Vatican. Who is the villain? Another arm of the Vatican—so many secrets here! And oh yes, the Medici! (A 500 year old mystery enters in) When it comes to popes, the Medici were no slouches. When it comes to dirty dealing, the same. Plot issues here span centuries and connect to modern day crimes. One of the things I absolutely love about this book is the setting in Italy—Sienna, which I only got to know in 2023, Florence where I spent a lot of time while a student in Bologna, and oh yes, the Vatican museum and my beloved Rome. Each of these carries a wonderful weight of historical interest and intrigue. Enough for ten books. In this case, Sienna and its annual Palio, a free for all of an historic horse race becomes a central element to the plot. Berry is ingenious as to how he works this into his tale about finding = an ancient document. I applaud his creativity and oh yes, I must applaud the horsemanship of Cotton Malone as well. Heroes such as cotton Malone are often invested with far-beyond-normal abilities to deal with things like taking over the jockey role in a bareback race, the Palio. I was happy to suspend disbelief and bear down with Malone as he leaned over the neck of his steed and pushed forward to the goal while other jockeys tried to trip them up and a gunman had a rifle trained on Malone. Wait, do you think all of this distracted me from the main mystery? Who killed the Swiss guard in the book’s early pages? The mysterious missing Medici era document that would cost the church billions of dollars if found? The two or three other subsequent murders and attempts on Malone’s life that follow? Nope. Never fear—Berry is a master juggler of plot elements. These balls are never out of sight. To draw on another metaphor, he weaves all of the threads cleverly, carefully and at just the right moment, inserts one than then another element together to keep readers on track even as the plot twists and turns with more gyrations than that round, stone track in Sienna’s main piazza. I’m only a so-so Malone fan in general, in spite of good dialogue and plotting, but this book brought out Berry’s writing skills and took me back to a city (Sienna) I enjoy, and had me traipsing through Rome and Florence, two cities I love, while still captivating me with the plot, so I must give this book a five star recommendation. Both for fans of Malone, occasional readers of the series such as myself and dare I say—even if if you have never read Berry’s Malone series before, I think you will enjoy this fast-paced well and deviously plotted book. Five stars Amazon Associate Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/4aDY6hu Joan Leotta ©2025 Joan Leotta plays with words on page and stage. Her poetry, essays, cnf, short stories, and articles are widely published. Mysteries are favorite things to read.. short and long.. and to write.
$Erie's History and Memorabilia - Erie’s First Centennial Celebration (1895) Photo provided by Leah Humphries The city of Erie was officially incorporated in 1851 and in 1951 celebrated its Centennial, but the most interesting and impressive event in the history of Erie was the celebration, on the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, 1895, of the one hundredth year of the city’s founding. Erie was handsomely decorated. On State, Peach, Parade and other business streets nearly every building was elaborately trimmed with flags, streamers and appropriate designs, while there was scarcely a business house or private residence in any part of the city that did not exhibit some beautiful emblem. Four very fine arches were erected in prominent locations: One at Peach and Twenty-sixth streets, in memory of Washington and Lafayette; one on Peach street, near the Union depot, extending a generous welcome to all; one, as a testimonial to Anthony Wayne, across State street, between Tenth and Eleventh; and one on State street, opposite the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ monument, in remembrance of the services of Perry and Dobbins. Perry Square (then Central Park) was brilliantly illuminated each night of the festivities, and even the street cars, hacks, drays, many private carriages and the boats in the harbor were gaily fitted up in honor of the occasion. Erie never saw such vast crowds, nor such a bountiful display of home pride and genuine good will among its citizens as was witnessed during the three days of the Centennial celebration. On Monday evening, the 9th of September, there was a splendid bicycle parade, in which some five hundred riders took part, each machine being more or less decorated for the purpose Many novel and effective features were shown that called forth continual applause from the tens of thousands who lined the route. Tuesday, the 10th, was ushered in with a salute of one hundred guns, and the ringing of bells throughout the city. At 10:30 in the morning there was a parade of seven thousand Sunday-school children, including all classes, creeds and colors. Each child carried a small American flag, and each of the five divisions in the procession was led by a brass band or a drum and fife corps. The children were accompanied by their pastors and teachers, all being under the marshal-ship of Major Crawford, of the State National Guard. The parade halted before the City Hall, where the children joined in singing “The Star Spangled.” Commencing at 1 P. M., the Pennsylvania League of American Wheel-men, which held its annual session in the city, gave a number of exciting bicycle races upon the Reed track, on the Lake road. At 2 o'clock the literary exercises of the day were begun on a platform upon the north front of the City Hall. Historical addresses were delivered by F. Downing, James Sill and H. C. Missimer, and a Centennial poem was read by Henry Catlin. Judge Vincent presided, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by Reverend Wilson, of the United Presbyterian Church, and closed with a Pontifical benediction by Bishop Mullen, head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Erie. Later in the afternoon the corner-stone of a proposed free public library was laid by the Masonic fraternity on a lot upon Seventh street, just east of Peach, donated by Mrs. M. Sanford and Miss Laura G. Sanford. The official program of the day ended with a grand jubilee concert in the Opera House, which was participated in by all of the musical societies in the city. One of the incidents of the evening was the singing of a Centennial-ode, composed by Rev. A. H. Caughey, and set to music by H. N. Redman. On Wednesday, at sunrise, one hundred more guns were fired, and the bells were rung as before. From 9 A. M. until late in the afternoon a spirited series of boat races took place on the bay. At 10 o’clock the historical and industrial parade, the largest and finest ever seen in Erie,began its course through-the principal streets, Marshalled by E. Riblet and a number of aids. It was five miles long, and took about two hours to pass a given point. In the afternoon the civic societies, military and naval organizations marched in procession, under the same leadership, forming a line two or three miles in length, and only exceeded in interest by the parade of the forenoon. Among the participants were the Fifteenth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, with a full force of officers and about five hundred men. The celebration ended with a magnificent display of fireworks on the bay, which was witnessed from the front of the city by the largest audience ever brought together in Erie. During the three days of festivities there was a daily Lafayette reception in the historic Dobbins house, and the ladies also conducted a museum, art gallery, old folks’ concert and old~time kitchen in the People’s Market House, at State and Fourth streets, all of which were well attended. A tribe of Indians, numbering over a hundred, from the Cattaraugus Reservation in New York, gave exhibitions daily of aboriginal customs, amusements, modes of life, etc., on the base ball grounds. The daily press of the city did their whole share in aiding the celebration, by printing very special editions, and the occasion was not only widely noted by the papers of other cities, but, in several instances, elegantly illustrated. The Executive Committee of the Centennial, which had the appointment of the subcommittees and general charge of the arrangements, was composed of the following gentlemen: F. F. Adams, Chairman; Walter Scott (Mayor), E. Camphausen,W. Sell, F. P.Magraw, S. W. Bolles, E. _I. Howard, _I. P. Hanley, F. Brevillier, \V. Sands, M. Liebel, Joseph H. \Villiams, John Fleeharty, F. Downing, Harry Vincent and A. B. Felgemaker. The City of Erie Centennial Parade, in 1951, can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/eriehistorymemorabilia/photos/?tab=album&album_id=569580613082269$

Erie's History and Memorabilia - Erie’s First Centennial Celebration (1895) Photo provided by Leah Humphries The city of Erie was officially incorporated in 1851 and in 1951 celebrated its Centennial, but the most interesting and impressive event in the history of Erie was the celebration, on the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, 1895, of the one hundredth year of the city’s founding. Erie was handsomely decorated. On State, Peach, Parade and other business streets nearly every building was elaborately trimmed with flags, streamers and appropriate designs, while there was scarcely a business house or private residence in any part of the city that did not exhibit some beautiful emblem. Four very fine arches were erected in prominent locations: One at Peach and Twenty-sixth streets, in memory of Washington and Lafayette; one on Peach street, near the Union depot, extending a generous welcome to all; one, as a testimonial to Anthony Wayne, across State street, between Tenth and Eleventh; and one on State street, opposite the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ monument, in remembrance of the services of Perry and Dobbins. Perry Square (then Central Park) was brilliantly illuminated each night of the festivities, and even the street cars, hacks, drays, many private carriages and the boats in the harbor were gaily fitted up in honor of the occasion. Erie never saw such vast crowds, nor such a bountiful display of home pride and genuine good will among its citizens as was witnessed during the three days of the Centennial celebration. On Monday evening, the 9th of September, there was a splendid bicycle parade, in which some five hundred riders took part, each machine being more or less decorated for the purpose Many novel and effective features were shown that called forth continual applause from the tens of thousands who lined the route. Tuesday, the 10th, was ushered in with a salute of one hundred guns, and the ringing of bells throughout the city. At 10:30 in the morning there was a parade of seven thousand Sunday-school children, including all classes, creeds and colors. Each child carried a small American flag, and each of the five divisions in the procession was led by a brass band or a drum and fife corps. The children were accompanied by their pastors and teachers, all being under the marshal-ship of Major Crawford, of the State National Guard. The parade halted before the City Hall, where the children joined in singing “The Star Spangled.” Commencing at 1 P. M., the Pennsylvania League of American Wheel-men, which held its annual session in the city, gave a number of exciting bicycle races upon the Reed track, on the Lake road. At 2 o'clock the literary exercises of the day were begun on a platform upon the north front of the City Hall. Historical addresses were delivered by F. Downing, James Sill and H. C. Missimer, and a Centennial poem was read by Henry Catlin. Judge Vincent presided, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by Reverend Wilson, of the United Presbyterian Church, and closed with a Pontifical benediction by Bishop Mullen, head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Erie. Later in the afternoon the corner-stone of a proposed free public library was laid by the Masonic fraternity on a lot upon Seventh street, just east of Peach, donated by Mrs. M. Sanford and Miss Laura G. Sanford. The official program of the day ended with a grand jubilee concert in the Opera House, which was participated in by all of the musical societies in the city. One of the incidents of the evening was the singing of a Centennial-ode, composed by Rev. A. H. Caughey, and set to music by H. N. Redman. On Wednesday, at sunrise, one hundred more guns were fired, and the bells were rung as before. From 9 A. M. until late in the afternoon a spirited series of boat races took place on the bay. At 10 o’clock the historical and industrial parade, the largest and finest ever seen in Erie,began its course through-the principal streets, Marshalled by E. Riblet and a number of aids. It was five miles long, and took about two hours to pass a given point. In the afternoon the civic societies, military and naval organizations marched in procession, under the same leadership, forming a line two or three miles in length, and only exceeded in interest by the parade of the forenoon. Among the participants were the Fifteenth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, with a full force of officers and about five hundred men. The celebration ended with a magnificent display of fireworks on the bay, which was witnessed from the front of the city by the largest audience ever brought together in Erie. During the three days of festivities there was a daily Lafayette reception in the historic Dobbins house, and the ladies also conducted a museum, art gallery, old folks’ concert and old~time kitchen in the People’s Market House, at State and Fourth streets, all of which were well attended. A tribe of Indians, numbering over a hundred, from the Cattaraugus Reservation in New York, gave exhibitions daily of aboriginal customs, amusements, modes of life, etc., on the base ball grounds. The daily press of the city did their whole share in aiding the celebration, by printing very special editions, and the occasion was not only widely noted by the papers of other cities, but, in several instances, elegantly illustrated. The Executive Committee of the Centennial, which had the appointment of the subcommittees and general charge of the arrangements, was composed of the following gentlemen: F. F. Adams, Chairman; Walter Scott (Mayor), E. Camphausen,W. Sell, F. P.Magraw, S. W. Bolles, E. _I. Howard, _I. P. Hanley, F. Brevillier, \V. Sands, M. Liebel, Joseph H. \Villiams, John Fleeharty, F. Downing, Harry Vincent and A. B. Felgemaker. The City of Erie Centennial Parade, in 1951, can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/eriehistorymemorabilia/photos/?tab=album&album_id=569580613082269

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Erie’s First Centennial Celebration (1895) Photo provided by Leah Humphries The city of Erie was officially incorporated in 1851 and in 1951...
BC600 Ancient Egypt Turquoise Color Faience Ceramic Proto-Glass Bracelet Silver • $59.99

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BC600 Ancient Egypt Turquoise Color Faience Ceramic Proto-Glass Bracelet Silver. Interspersed are disk-shaped silica beads used as accent separators. Of course a clasp and tab complete the bracelet so that it is easy to take on and off. Faience was produced by crushing quartz mixed with copper, and made into a paste. Splendid, Delicate 2,500 Year Old Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Blue-Green Faience Tube Bead Bracelet – About Eight Inches. CLASSIFICATION: Primitive ancient Egyptian silica ceramic/glass (“faience”) tube beads. Primitive silica disc beads. Contemporary Sterling Silver Memory Wire, Beads, and Ends. 14kt Gold Fill bracelets are also available upon request. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient Egypt, 26th Dynasty, about 7th century B.C. SIZE: Approximately eleven faience tube beads range between 20 and 40 millimeters (3/4 to 1 ½ inches) in length. About 3 millimeters (1/8th inch) in diameter. About twelve disc beads about 4 millimeters in diameter, about 2 millimeters in thickness. Sterling silver memory wire, beads, findings. Total length about eight inches. CONDITION: Excellent. Unbroken beads relatively intact, faience turquoise color well preserved. DETAIL: A bracelet of about eight inches length composed of sequentially-strung, blue-green tubular “mummybeads” constructed of faience, a primitive silica ceramic. Interspersed are disk-shaped silica beads used as accent separators. The faience beads used are premium specimens, specially selected for their color and durability. The beads are mounted onto strong sterling silver memory wire (14kt gold fill is also available if you prefer). Of course a clasp and tab complete the bracelet so that it is easy to take on and off. A primitive form of ceramic and the forerunner of modern glass, faience was used as long ago as 3,000 BC by the ancient Egyptians to make amulets, beads and other items for body adornment. Ordinary citizens wore amulets and necklaces for protection and the dead were likewise fitted out with adornments and amulets for beautification and protection in the afterlife. To manufacture faience the ancient Egyptians crushed quartz, mixed it with a metal oxide such as copper ore for color, and made it into a paste, which was then placed into a mold and fired. In the case of copper ore, the metal oxide gave the resulting faience form its blue/green color, favored because it mirrored the color of life-giving Nile. The fired quartz fused, giving the item integrity as well as a ceramic glaze. CONSTRUCTION: Faience, a primitive form of ceramic, was the ancient forerunner of modern glass, and was used by the Ancient Egyptians as far back as 3000 B.C. to fashion various amulets, beads, and other items of personal adornment. Most amulet/necklaces were both worn on a daily basis for protection, as well as buried with the dead to afford protection in the journey from this life to the next. Some bead necklaces were purely items of personal adornment, as these might have been so worn. Faience was produced by crushing quartz mixed with copper, and made into a paste. The paste was then placed in a mold, and then fired. The quartz would fuse, and the copper would give the resulting product a color with blue and/or green hues, which was favored by the ancient Egyptians as the color of the Nile River. HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT: In the southwestern corner of Egypt, near the border of Sudan, archeologists find evidence of human habitation at least 10,000 years ago. Though this area once was blessed with grassy plains and lakes that formed during periods of seasonal rain, it is dry now. We believe that by 6,000 BC the population kept herds of cattle and erected some large buildings. As the climate became more arid, these people migrated east and began what became the Egyptian civilization in the fertile Nile Valley. By the time another 2,000 years had passed, this population had settled Upper Egypt in such locations as Hierakonpolis, Naqada and Abydos. By 3,300 BC ancient Egypt had established itself as one of the world’s most advanced civilizations. It was destined to be one of the most long-lived as well. The source of the life-giving Nile River, which made ancient Egyptian civilization possible, is found in the highlands of East Africa. The river flows in a northerly direction through territory that is now Sudan and Egypt, forms a broad and fertile delta, and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Every year, during seasonal rains “upriver” in south Africa, the Nile overflowed its banks, depositing rich black soil on the floodplain. This allowed the ancient Egyptians to establishing a thriving agricultural economy. Other elements were conducive to the development of a great civilization. The Nile provided transport, a constant source of water that sustained plants, humans and animals, and the rays of the sun in mostly cloudless skies provided light and heat. An additional bonus came in the form of natural barriers that prevented invasion by hostile peoples: the desert to the west, the sea to the north and east, and the cataracts of the Nile to the south. Though other civilizations rose and faded in importance, Egypt alone survived for thousands of years, allowing the fruition of sophistication and creativity. In this territory the two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are found; the pyramids at Giza and the lighthouse at Alexandria. The Egyptians produced an immense and sophisticated catalogue of literature that included treatises on ethical and moral behavior, “how-to” texts, works of religious and magical import, and quite a number of epic stories, ribald tales and love poetry. They understood the principles of mathematics and architecture and were able to erect large stone buildings prior to 2,500 BC. They originated the basic concepts of arithmetic and geometry and of medicine and dentistry as well. They developed a calendar based on their astronomical observations. Egyptian cultural and religious images, whether sculpted, painted or drawn, fascinate modern people everywhere. Their early written form, known as hieroglyphics, is pictographic; symbols take the form of recognizable images. As for religious belief, the ancient Egyptian culture was one of the firsts to have a concept of life after death. They paid lavish attention to preparations for that life, perhaps more lavish and detailed than in any culture before or since and certainly more sophisticated. Royal and private remains were laid to rest in underground chambers erected for that purpose. Above the ground great pyramids were erected, as well as sprawling temple complexes and immense statues that combined human and animal forms. Many survive today, though some were buried by the sands of time to come to light only much later. The study of ancient Egypt still consumes archeologists and scholars, who admit there is much yet to be learned about this fascinating culture. One contentious question concerns the origin of writing: Egypt or Mesopotamia? While the written record attests to at least 3,000 years of Egyptian culture, the archeological evidence suggests a time frame of greater duration. GLASS HISTORY: Naturally occurring glass, especially the volcanic glass obsidian, has been used since the Stone Age in many localities across the globe for the production of sharp cutting tools and, due to its limited source areas, was extensively traded. With respect to man-made glass, the ancient Romans were the first to mass produce glass articles, and this included glass jewelry and gemstones. In the ancient world, glass jewelry was very costly, not only for the ancient Romans, but particular so going back another 3,000 years further to ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Sumer. Though glass jewelry, especially gemstones and beads, have been fashioned for perhaps 5,000 years, very little is known about the production of glass in the ancient world. Perhaps around 4,000 B.C. the ancient Egyptians started fashioning amulets, beads, and small vessels out of a material known as “faience”, an ancient precursor to glass created by crushing quartz sand and mixing it with an alkali binder and mineral oxides to provide color. The discovery of the techniques for producing glass was probably the accidental byproduct of the ancient production of faience. Ancient lumps of glass have been discovered in the area of ancient Mesopotamia, as well as ancient Syria and Egypt, dating as far back as 4,000 B.C. Written records from ancient Mesopotamia refer to the manufacture of glass, describing the manufacturing process as difficult and a closely-guarded secret. Initially ancient glass vessels were produced in with the use of molds or forms. Some of the earliest surviving examples of glass were from the 15th century B.C. tombs of the wives of ancient Egypt’s Pharaoh Thutmose III. Glass beads dating to about 1,800 B.C. were produced by the Indus Valley Civilization (ancient Northern India). Around 1,500 B.C. two new production techniques gave rise to more frequent manufacture of glass in Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as in Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece. Both techniques involved the use of molten glass rods, either wrapped around a mud core, or placed within a mold. However the end product was nonetheless frightfully expensive and the process both lengthy and labor-intensive. The disasters that overtook Late Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations seem to have brought glass-making to a halt. It picked up again in its former sites, as well as in Syria and Cyprus, in the 9th century B.C., when the techniques for making colorless glass were discovered. The first glassmaking "manual" dates back to about 650 B.C., in cuneiform tablets discovered in the library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal. During the Greek Hellenistic (colonizing) period many new techniques of glass production were introduced and glass began to be used to make larger pieces, notably table wares. However in Egypt glass-making did not revive until it was reintroduced in th
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Description St. Bonosa icon © Cecilia Lawrence July 12th, 2018 8x12 inches 9.5 Hours Ink, watercolor, gold acrylic “The thoughts of the virgin are always upon God. Her desire is to be holy both in body and soul: ‘The God of my heart is my portion for ever.’” ~ Responsory for the Feast of Virgins I was commissioned to make an image of St. Bonosa for St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. They have the authentic relics (the skeletons) of both Saint Bonosa and Saint Magnus in their church, so I was very honored to work on this image for them. :+: A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE SAINT :+: Saint Bonosa (c. 183 A.D. – c. 207 A.D.), was a young Roman virgin-martyr who was put to death with her companion St. Magnus (a Roman centurion). They were both martyred near Rome under the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus (who reigned from 145 to 211 A.D.). After their martyrdom, the bodies of Magnus and Bonosa were interred in the catacombs of Pontiani in Italy. In 1700, their relics were given to the Cistercian Nuns in nearby Agnani, Italy. In 1901, the Italian government seized the convent and forcibly removed the nuns from the monastery. Soon afterwards, the pastor of St. Martin of Tours in Louisville, Kentucky—a priest named Monsignor Francis Zabler—requested relics for his church and was given the relics of the two saints with the permission of Pope Leo XIII. The relics were carefully packaged and shipped across the Atlantic and arrived in Kentucky in February of 1902 where they were transferred to the church of St. Martin of Tours. The bodies of the saints were placed in glass reliquaries under the side altars, with St. Bonosa on the left and St. Magnus on the right. In 2012, the side altars and the glass caskets were in need of repairs, so the church decided to have the relics officially examined by a specialist. In May of 2012, a local archaeologist on staff at the University of Louisville named Philip DiBlasi volunteered to study the relics and perform a thorough forensic analysis of them. The bones of St. Magnus were fairly fragmented and incomplete—only about 45% of his skeletal remains were complete. However, DeBlasi was able to determine that he was a male who died around the age of 45 who was of Caucasian and Mediterranean descent. St. Bonosa’s skeleton was well-preserved and 95% complete. DiBlasi discovered that she was a female who was right-handed, of Caucasian descent, between 5’0—5’6 feet tall, and had died around the age of 24. Her knees also bore marks of significant stress which indicated that she often squatted and knelt—perhaps doing either laundry work or kneeling in prayer. The teeth of both saints had been worn down from eating stone-ground bread, and their remains also revealed that they had been interred in an open-air burial. CAT scans of the two skulls were performed by a local hospital and donated to the church, which hopes in the future to have facial reconstructions done of both. Once the repairs were completed on the side altars and sarcophagi, the bodies of the two saints were reinterred at a Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form on September 9th 2012 and their relics remain there to this day. “We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since, then, we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed, therefore I spoke," we too believe and therefore speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. For in this tent we groan, longing to be further clothed with our heavenly habitation if indeed, when we have taken it off, we shall not be found naked. For while we are in this tent we groan and are weighed down, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now the one who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a first installment. So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.” ~ from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (II Corinthians 4:7-5:8) The Feast of St. Bonosa is celebrated on July 15th. St. Bonosa is a patron saint of those suffering from smallpox. God our Father, you give us joy each year in honoring the memory of Saint Bonosa. May her prayers be a source of help for us, and may her example of courage and chastity be our inspiration. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.