#counterreformation — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #counterreformation, aggregated by home.social.
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today's blog entry is a biography of a 17th century monastic "Maisterin," centered on the account of her leadership from the Convent chronicle of Thalbach in Bregenz.
https://silencesandsounds.blogspot.com/
#17thc #histodons #blog #AmWriting #ConventChronicles #nuntastic #CounterReformation
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Before French occupation granted religious freedom, the #Baroque era embodied artistic grandeur and served the #CounterReformation by restoring #CatholicChurch power. St. Mariä Himmelfahrt in #Cologne exemplifies this, showcasing efforts to reaffirm dominance through monumental, elaborate religious structures. Here’s a brief overview of the church’s history in this symbolic era:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-11-05-st_maria_himmelfahrt_cologne/
#WeekendStories #ChurchHistory #ChristianCulture #Protestantism #Catholicism #histodons
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El Greco - Penitent Magdalene
When many years ago I first visited Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts, I did not know that this El Greco was in their collection.
How surprised and delighted I was to encounter represented in the unmistakable El Greco style Mary Magdalene looking heavenward!#Art #Painting #Counterreformation #ElGreco #MaryMagdalene #Mannerism #Budapest