What is hagiography?
A hagiography is a biography of a saint or ecclesiastical leader focusing on his or her life, deeds, accomplishments, miracles, and, when appropriate, martyrdom. Hagiographies are common among all religious traditions; in Christendom, hagiographies typically tell of saints canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Anglican Church. The term hagiography is sometimes…
Is worship of saints / Mary biblical?
The Bible is absolutely clear that we are to worship God alone. The only instances of anyone other than God receiving worship in the Bible are false gods, which are Satan and his demons. All followers of the Lord God refuse worship. Peter and the apostles refused to be worshiped (Acts 10:25–26; 14:13–14). The holy…
Why have so many claimed to see apparitions of Mary?
Many people claim to have seen apparitions of Mary or other Catholic saints. However, biblical teachings don’t speak highly of supernatural visions that go against sound biblical teachings. Why, then, do people claim to see these visions, and how should we interpret them? Human beings were designed to be with God, so we naturally desire…
What is Mariology?
Mariology is the theological study of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Within the Roman Catholic Church, Mary is venerated over all other saints. Anglicans share some of the beliefs of Roman Catholic Mariology, but not all. The Eastern Orthodox Church calls Mary the “God-bearer,” emphasizing Mary’s status as the mother of God Incarnate, gives her…