catechism: Quick Facts

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Title page of a 1568 Welsh Christian doctrine book by Morys Clynnog, featuring Welsh text and a woodcut illustration of the crucifixion of Jesus at the center.

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John of Jerusalem

theologian and bishop

St. Angela Merici

St. Angela Merici

Roman Catholic saint

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St. Peter Canisius

Jesuit scholar

Philaret

Philaret

Russian Orthodox theologian

Nowell, Alexander

Alexander Nowell

English priest

Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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