Saracens defeating mercenaries in the service of Byzantium at the Battle of Yarmouk (636 AD) according to a 14th-century illustrated manuscript. The flags of the crescent moon and star can be seen.

The beauty of spirituality is that it differs from religion and transcends many different cultures. Many spiritual symbols we see come from all areas of the world and can be practiced by anyone with ...

Most people would expect to see icons of Jesus, Mary and the saints in a Catholic church, so the artwork in one New York City church might surprise visitors. Starting Oct. 25, the Church of St. Paul ...