Saint Francis and the Wolf: A Tale of Redemption

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Saint Francis of Assisi, born in 1181 and passing in 1226, epitomized a life of harmony with nature and exemplified boundless compassion. His legendary encounter with the wolf of Gubbio stands as a testament to his extraordinary ability to bridge the chasm between man and beast, fear and trust. This narrative, more than a mere […]

893 AD Council of Constantinople resolves Photian Schism

Photios I and Santaparenos, two key figures in the Photian Schism, meet to discuss the future of the church.

The year 893 AD marked a pivotal moment in Christian history, witnessing the resolution of the Photian Schism, a decades-long rift between the Eastern and Western branches of the Church. This schism, centered around the controversial figure of Photios, threatened to fracture Christian unity and had simmered for over a decade. However, the Council of […]