Tag: Portugal religious history

The Age of Exploration, spanning from the 15th to the 17th centuries, marked a pivotal period in global history. European nations set out to discover new territories, driven by a mix of economic ambition, technological advancements, and a deep-seated desire to spread their faith. Religion was one of...

The Christian Reconquest, or Reconquista, was a centuries-long series of military campaigns by Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula to reclaim territories from Islamic rule. From the 8th century until 1492, this complex and often fraught struggle brought Christians, Muslims, and Jews into clo...

Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as the Sorrowful Mother or Mater Dolorosa, is a title given to the Virgin Mary in honor of her profound suffering and compassion. The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows has deep biblical roots and has been nurtured over centuries in the Catholic tradition. This article e...