Voices: Did Santa slap a heretic?
Jim Lemons revisits the theological debate that gave rise to the legend that Saint Nicholas slapped Arius, who later was branded a heretic.
Stay updated with breaking news from Holy Fire. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Jim Lemons revisits the theological debate that gave rise to the legend that Saint Nicholas slapped Arius, who later was branded a heretic.
Monseigneur Jean-Pierre Grallet, 81, the retired former archbishop of Strasburg, said in a statement on Wednesday that he had been informed this summer that the woman had filed a complaint.
The places of worship of the Middle East's Christian communities are a major part of the region's heritage
While it may at first glance appear to be a bit of Vandal-era vandalism, the apparent graffiti shenanigans was actually a deliberate attempt by the clergy to redeem souls and honor the dead.