Category Archives: Christianity

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Vladimir

Posted on March 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady of Vladimir is a historical Icon highly venerated through centuries. It has participated in important events of the Old Russia, it was a witness of dramatic pages of our history. Besides it is considered to be one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, family, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christ, Cristo, cultura russa, Gesù, Jesus, Orthodox Christmas, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady of Vladimir, Russian culture, Russian Orthodox Church, Saint Luke, società, society, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 6 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on March 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our news delayed a bit due to an extraordinary event indeed. On the 10th of February, right on Shrove Sunday, His Majesty Louis XIII arranged a wonderful Court Ballet where he performed with a great success. (NB: Louis … Continue reading →

Posted in ballet, Beauty, Christianity, culture, France, History, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, ballet, balletto, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, Cardinale de Richelieu, civilization, cultura, culture, Europa 1635, Europe 1635, France, Francia, God, guerra di trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1635, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIII, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War | 2 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady with Seven Arrows

Posted on February 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady with Seven Arrows is widely venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a very curious Icon depicting the Virgin Mary holding seven arrows. It is similar with the Icon named Assuaging Cruel Hearts but it is more … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Orthodox Icons, Pasqua, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, Christ, Cristo, cultura russa, Gesù, Jesus, Orthodox Icons, Orthodox Saints, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady of Kazan, Our Lady with Seven Arrows, Russian culture, Saint Lazarus, Saint Simeon, San Lazzaro, San Simeone, Santi Ortodossi, società, society, tradizioni ortodossi, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 7 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on February 1, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, Christmas, culture, education, fantasy, folklore, France, Gazette, God, History, Italia, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 1618-1648, 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, cultura, culture, Europa 1635, Europa Seicento, Europe 1635, France, Francia, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1635, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIII, Luigi XIV, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War, Wallenstein | 3 Comments

Astrological corner. All about stars: Polaris

Posted on January 24, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I believe that each blogger is a modern romanticist therefore you should be attracted with the night sky & the stars. No matter what you prefer more: astronomy or astrology 😊 I hope that you will find my … Continue reading →

Posted in astrologia, astronomia, astronomy, Beauty, Blogging, Christianity, cuisine, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Italia, news, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged al-Judayy, astrologia, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, civilization, cultura, culture, Dhruva, folklore, navigation, navigazione, North star, Polaris, società, star, stella, travel, Ursa Minor, voyage | 3 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Kazan

Posted on January 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our travel around the Orthodox world. This year it is dedicated to our Icons. The story of the Saint Images is very interesting as it always mixes a miracle with difficulties of life, while its contemplation … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Christianity, Christmas, culture, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, civilization, cultura russa, folklore, Icone Ortodosse, Kazanskaja Bogia Mat, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Icons, Our Lady if Kazan, Russian culture, Russian Orthodox Church, società | 12 Comments

La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on December 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it is the end of the year, so here are some brief but extraordinary tidings of the Thirty Years’ War period (1618-1648). On my behalf, I wish you the year like these news: full of entrances & treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Christianity, culture, France, Gazette, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Natale, news, Seicento | Tagged 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, Cardinale de Richelieu, cultura, culture, Europe 1618-1648, Europe 1634, France, Francia, God, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1634, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, the Sun King, Wallenstein | 5 Comments

Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII

Posted on December 23, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Christianity, Christmas, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, mythology, Natale, New Year, news, Riddles, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, art, arte, Capodanno, Christmas, cultura, culture, enigma, France, Francia, God, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Natale, New Year, Re Sole, riddle, Riddles, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King | 5 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Abraham of Smolensk

Posted on December 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Abraham of Smolensk (1150 or 1172 – approx. 1222) was a Russian monk, a priest & a miracle worker. He founded the Bogor’otskaja convent. His spiritual way is similar to other monks: when his parents died he became a monk … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, philosophy, religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham of Smolenk, chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christian Saints, Christianità, Christianity, Dio, God, Orthodox Saints, Papa Paolo III, Pope Paul III, Russian Saints, Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church, Santi Ortodossi, Santi russi, teologia, theology | 3 Comments

La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on December 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here are some latest miscellaneous tidings of November 1634, the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). The life goes on no matter canon shots & troops crossing European lands back & forth. Hamburg, the 3rd November, 1634: … Continue reading →