Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845–20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris. He became a pupil of Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Fromentin, and Jean-François Portaels, and one of the leading historical painters of modern France.
His father was the playwright Eugène Cormon. His mother was Charlotte Furais, the actress…
Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845–20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris. He became a pupil of Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Fromentin, and Jean-François Portaels, and one of the leading historical painters of modern France.
His father was the playwright Eugène Cormon. His mother was Charlotte Furais, the actress…
Martyrs Leontius, Hypatius, and Theodulus at Tripoli in Syria
Saints Leontius, Hypatius and Theodolus were Roman soldiers who, according to Christian tradition, were martyred for their faith.
Leontius was Greek by origin, and served as an officer of the imperial army in the Phoenician city of Tripoli during the reign of Vespasian (70–79). Leontius was distinguished for his bravery and good sense, and the people of Tripoli held him in deep respect because of his virtue…
The Holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael
The Holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael, brothers by birth, were descended from an illustrious Persian family. Their father was a pagan, but their mother was a Christian, who baptized the children and raised them with firm faith in Christ.
When they reached adulthood, the brothers entered military service. Speaking on behalf of the Persian emperor Shapur II. they were his emissaries in concluding a peace treaty with the emperor Julian the Apostate. Julian received them with due honor and showed them his favor. But when the brothers refused to take part in a pagan sacrifice, Julian became angry. He annulled the treaty and incarcerated the ambassadors of a foreign country like common criminals…
Zaidan Gallery 