#thenativity

[portraitsofsaints]

Merry Christmas

“Open wide your door to the one who comes. Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the sweetness of grace. Open your heart and run to meet the Sun of eternal light that illuminates all men.” St. Ambrose

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. (website)

[russianicons]

The Russian orthodox icon “The Nativity” depicts a story of the Nativity and describes events following and preceding Christ’s birth. It consists of several distinct parts, each telling a separate story. The icon that you see in the picture was created in the early 18th century by the unknown Russian icon painter. Up to this day, icons of the Nativity are famous for their compositional richness and expressive symbolism. They are also often called Genesis, which alludes to the beginning of a new creation.

[catholicpriestmedia]

"For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David." - #GospelofLuke 2:11

📷 Stained Glass Panel of the Nativity (15th century), German / The Metropolitan Museum of Art (PD-Art) #CatholicPriestMedia #Catholic_Priest #SacredArtandImages

[portraitsofsaints]

Merry Christmas

“Open wide your door to the one who comes. Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the sweetness of grace. Open your heart and run to meet the Sun of eternal light that illuminates all men.” St. Ambrose

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

[portraitsofsaints]

 Merry Christmas

And the Word was made flesh… "He has become so small a child! So that you can approach Him with confidence" -St. Josemaria Escriva

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

[retrorays]

The Nativity, or the birth of Jesus

The Nativity, or the birth of Jesus Christ, is described in the biblical gospels of Matthew and Luke. According to these accounts, Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, which was under Roman control. His mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, a man descended from King David, who was not Jesus’ biological father. Instead, Jesus’ birth was said to be the result of divine intervention.

Many contemporary scholars believe that the Nativity stories in the two gospels are not historically accurate because they contain conflicting details and incompatible genealogies. Additionally, the secular history of that time doesn’t align well with the events described in these narratives. Some argue that the historical accuracy of these stories is secondary, as the gospels were mainly written as theological texts rather than historical records.

The Nativity is the foundation of the Christian holiday of Christmas and plays a central role in the Christian liturgical year. Many Christians display small manger scenes depicting the Nativity inside or outside their homes and attend Nativity plays or Christmas pageants that focus on the Nativity story in the Bible. In many continental European countries, it’s a tradition to create elaborate Nativity displays with life-sized statues during the Christmas season.

Artists have been depicting the Nativity since the 4th century. Since the 13th century, artistic representations of the Nativity have emphasized Jesus’ humility and presented a gentler image of him, a significant change from the earlier “Lord and Master” portrayal. This shift mirrors the changes in the approach of Christian pastoral ministry during the same period.

[doug-peabody]

My sister had made ceramic figures of the Nativity, but she didn't have a manger to put them in. So I took measurements from the manger my father had made for my mother's set. It's an exact replica. I gave to her as a Christmas present that year. Newburyport MA . . . #christmas #christmasmanger #thenativity #nativity #creamic #ceramics #ceramicsofinstagram #manger #woodenmanger @hannas_christmas #newburyport #newburyportma #massachusetts #ma #newengland #processed (at Newburyport, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILjVbWAaOo/?igshid=1vmc71b39ienn

[quicktrigger]

Christmas Season! 😇😇😇 #PhotoOfTheDay #Belen #Statigram #TheNativity (at Muntinlupa City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGh6P4PHHk9/?igshid=1vkroajlxo649