What is an icon? An icon is a holy image of an event or individual. Icons are made of wood or metal and sometimes decorated with gems and embroidery. Most icons are painted on wood and can be small enough to sit on a shelf or as large as a full grown adult! The larger icons are often hung in… Read More
Faith
St. George’s Chapel
A Brief History St. George’s chapel is a church located within the grounds of Windsor Castle, a Norman-era castle built by William the Conqueror. It is named for England’s patron saint. The chapel is the home of the monarch’s highest order of chivalry – the Order of the Garter, established in 1348 by Edward III. The annual Garter ceremony is… Read More