John Paul II – Pastores Dabo Vobis and Consecrated Life: Mary, Mother of Priests and Icon of Consecrated Life

The Marian texts of *Pastores Dabo Vobis* (1992) and *Vita Consecrata* (1996), by John Paul II: Mary as Mater Sacerdotum and icon of perfect consecrat…

10/05/2026

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Francis – Lumen Fidei and Laudato Si: Mary, icon of faith and Queen of all creation

The Marian texts of *Lumen Fidei* (2013) and *Laudato Si'* (2015) by Francis: Mary as the perfect icon of faith and Queen of all creation in an integr…

10/05/2026

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Mary’s iconography, the representation of Mary in Christian art

Explore the iconography of Mary from the catacombs of the 2nd century to Byzantine types and the doctrine of Nicaea II on the legitimacy of sacred ima…

26/04/2026

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Mother of the Faithful People, Mater populi fidelis: title and iconography

Mother of the Faithful People, united to the Pilgrim Church. Explore the patristic origin, the iconography of Aracoeli, and the articulation with Mate…

25/04/2026

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Ícone mariano: a teologia e os tipos da tradição oriental

Marian Iconography: The Theology and Types of Eastern Tradition

The Marian icon in Eastern tradition is sacramental and a channel of grace. Get to know the major iconographic types and their profound theological va…

14/04/2026

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Arte e iconografia mariana: a imagem ao serviço do dogma

Art and Marian Iconography: The Image in Service of Dogma

From Marian iconography in the catacombs to the Renaissance, art serving the dogma reveals a theology in images. Explore the major moments of this tra…

14/04/2026

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Ícones e imagens marianas: arte e espiritualidade

Mary’s Icons and Images: Art and Spirituality

Icons and Marian images express theology in visual form. Explore major types, the iconoclastic controversy, and the spirituality of sacred images in..…

14/04/2026

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«Bem-aventurados os que não viram e creram»: Maria, ícone da fé na divina misericódia.

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believed”: Mary, icon of faith in divine mercy.

Mary lived fully the faith she did not see and believed, becoming an icon of Divine Mercy. Deepen this bliss on Holy Saturday.

12/04/2026

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Primordial history of Mary: iconography and art

Discover how iconography and art reveal Mary's primordial history in early Christian communities, and deepen your Marian faith.

05/06/2024

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A caridade com Maria: São Tomás de aquino, o ícone da caridade cristã e a reflexão teológica

Charity towards Mary: St Thomas Aquinas, the icon of Christian charity, and theological reflection

Mary, icon of Christian charity, inspires service to the poor. In light of Saint Thomas Aquinas, deepen this theological reflection on Marian love.

28/12/2023

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A celebração da Visitação: um mosaicó de simbolismo e teologia

The celebration of the Visitation: a mosaic of symbolism and theology

Discover the theological symbolism of Mary's Visit to Elizabeth and its role in Advent as a prelude to redemption and an invitation to Christian conte…

13/12/2023

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A profundidade simbólica das representações marianas nas catacumbas romanas

The symbolic depth of Marian representations in the Roman catacombs

In the Roman catacombs emerge the earliest Marian representations in Christian art. Discover the depth of this ancient veneration for the Virgin.

20/09/2023

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A crucificação de Cristo e a agonia de Maria: uma tapeçaria litúrgica de salvação e esperança

The crucifixion of Christ and Mary’s agony: a liturgical tapestry of salvation and hope

The crucifixion of Christ and Mary's agony reveal the depth of Christian redemption. Explore this liturgical tapestry of salvation and hope.

14/09/2023

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Abordagem de casos: mulher da espera e da beleza

Approach to cases: woman of wait and beauty

Revelations by Father Bamonte on Mary as Woman of hope and beauty. Deepened Marian theology from exorcism testimonies. Delve into this...

10/11/2022

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New catalog from Ars Dei Gallery: Christmas 2022

Explore the 2022 Christmas catalog from Gallery Ars Dei and discover a selection of Marian sacred art that combines aesthetic beauty and contemplative…

03/11/2022

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As origens da intercessão na iconografia da Virgem orante

The origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin Orant

Explore the origins of intercession in the iconography of the Virgin orant and its role in the theophanic representations of salvation history. Deepen…

30/09/2022

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A Virgem e o menino nos mosaicos absidiais

The Virgin and Child in the apse mosaics

Discover the origin of apsidal mosaics depicting the Virgin and Child, whose iconography derives from the Adoration of the Magi. Delve into this Maria…

28/09/2022

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Iconografia mariana: as ábsides das igrejas a partir do V século.

Marian iconography: the apses of churches from the 5th century.

Since the 5th century, church sanctuaries have consecrated Marian iconography in images of faith. Explore the theological language of this sacred spac…

27/09/2022

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Caráter simbólico da iconografia mariana no III e IV século

The symbolic character of Marian iconography in the 3rd and 4th centuries

Explore the Marian iconography of the 3rd and 4th centuries and its profound theological symbolism, revealing how the primitive Church artistically ex…

26/09/2022

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Iconografia de Maria: catacumbas de priscila, a Anunciação

Iconography of Mary: Priscilla’s Catacombs, The Announcement

In the Catacombs of Priscilla rests the earliest iconography of Mary. Contemplate the Annunciation, which bears witness to the primitive faith of the …

23/09/2022

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Mariologia e sofiologia na via da beleza

Mariology and sophiology on the path of beauty

Mariology and Sophiology converge on the path of Beauty: Mary, icon of divine Wisdom, illuminates the way to God. Deepen this theological reflection.

21/09/2022

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Sublime beauty in Marian aesthetics

The sublime beauty of Mary transcends the physical: she is the creature where divine splendor shines most fully. Deepen this Mariological reflection.

20/09/2022

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Leonardo da Vinci: as raízes da sua pintura mariológica (1ª parte)

Leonardo da Vinci: The Roots of His Mariological Painting (Part 1)

A mind thirsty for knowledge, that fixes its attention on everything that stands before it; a man who does not investigate merely through painting,

07/07/2022

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Nossa Senhora do perpétuo socorro: iconografia e teologia do ícone

Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Iconography and Theology of the Icon

Discover the iconography of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: a Byzantine painting from the Cretan School that combines sacred art and Marian devotion in a …

29/06/2022

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Nossa Senhora do perpétuo socorro: ícone, história e devoção

Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Icon, History and Devotion

The Cretan icon, history and theology of Marian mediation converge in Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Delve into the devotion transmitted by the Redemptor…

27/06/2022

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Ícones marianos da Ucrânia: os ícones milagrosos da tradição ucraniana

Ukrainian Marian Icons: The miraculous icons of Ukrainian tradition

Discover the miraculous Marian icons in Ukraine and their deep tradition of devotion to Mary in Eastern Ukrainian churches throughout the centuries.

20/04/2022

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Mariologia da Madonna di Santa Anna Palafrenieri: Caravaggio

Mariology of the Madonna di Santa Anna Palafrenieri: Caravaggio

A Mariological Analysis of the Madonna di Santa Anna Palafrenieri by Caravaggio: The Immaculate Mary, the Serpent, and the Mystery of the Immaculate C…

19/01/2022

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Apresentação da nova coleção da galeria ars dei

Presentation of the new collection from the ars dei gallery

The Ars Dei Gallery presents a new collection of Marian sacred art that combines beauty and devotion. Explore contemplative works in the spirit of the…

04/01/2022

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