Christmas is only a few days away. This has a lot of folks making plans and thinking ahead about which church service to attend this year. The idea of holding holiday worship services goes way back to antiquity. It’s been a staple of the American culture ever since settlers to the New World brought these … Continue reading The Oldest Churches in Delaware and Coastal Maryland
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Elizabeth Ann Seton—First United States-Born Saint
Today is All Saints’ Day. Alternately known as “All Hallows’ Day,” “the Feast of All Hallows,” “Hallowmas,” “Feast of All Saints,” and “the Solemnity of All Saints,” various Christian Churches of today observe the occasion as a way to honor all saints (known and unknown) who have attained Heaven. Those most observant of this sacred … Continue reading Elizabeth Ann Seton—First United States-Born Saint