Persecuted Christian Church Era

Andrew the Apostle, the First Called

• Ancient Christianity

The Apostle Andrew, Andrew the Brother of Simon Peter, Andrew the Protokletos Saint Andrew is one of the four fisherman chosen and invested (ordained) by Jesus to be His disciples; his “fishers of men Mark 3:14 & Mark 1:16-20.” He is one of the twelve apostles also chosen by Jesus. Note that the Greek word … Read more

Flight into Egypt

• Ancient Christianity

List Item Having fulfilled their Jewish legal and ceremonial obligations to be obedient to God, Joseph was warned in a dream of danger the newborn king faced from the Romanized Jewish King Herod (Matthew 2:13-14). The Holy Family hastily took flight during the night, and they traveled until they were outside of the domain and … Read more

The Presentation of Christ at the Temple in Jerusalem

• Ancient Christianity

After his miraculous birth, Jesus, the new born king ,was adored and proclaimed by local shepherds and by the wise men. In accordance with Jewish law and tradition, Jesus was circumcised on the 8th day of his life. On his 40th day of his life Christ the infant king was taken by Joseph and Mary … Read more

The Adoration of Christ by the Wise Men

• Ancient Christianity

The Real Wise Men from the East (the journey of the Biblical Magi and the Adoration of Christ) The second chapter of the Gospel According to Matthew describes the visit of the magi to Bethlehem and their adoration of Jesus the Christ, the newborn king. The shepherds of Bethlehem and the magi were the first … Read more

The Nativity of Christ

• Ancient Christianity

The divine Incarnation of Christ (the holy conception of Jesus, the Christ, in the womb of His virgin mother, Mary) and the subsequent humble birth of Christ (the Nativity of Christ), is God’s provision to heal man’s estrangement and separation from God. The Virgin Mary was delivered of the child Jesus (the Christ) while staying … Read more

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