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Deesis

The deesis is a style from Byzantine influence that reflects what Catholics believe when they pray for others or when they ask the intercession of the saints.

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Tree of Life

The Tree of Life mosaic in the Basilica of San Clemente expresses that the Church is the Bride of Christ, a source of nourishment through its sacraments, and a Communion of Saints. It is the blood from the side of Christ that waters the tree...

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Madonna Mosaic

One of the dogmas on Mary is her perpetual virginity. Artists have found a way to show this through imagery throughout the centuries. In this old mosaic in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, we will explore how artists have done this...

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