2 part Scripture Series
 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shrine Marketing 618-394-6425 Bmertz@snows.org 2-PART SCRIPTURE SERIES ENTITLED THE ROMANIZATION OF CHRISTIANITY – CONTINUED SATURDAYS, MAY 31 AND JUNE 7, 2025 NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS On Saturdays, May 31 and June 7, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL, will offer a 2-part Scripture series – The Romanization of Christianity – Continued. The earliest Christians were known more for what they did – the work of justice and charity – than what they believed. But as Christianity allied itself more and more to the Roman Empire, its focus shifted away from the work of justice and more toward only the work of charity. By the fifth century CE Christians were known more for what they believed than what they did. In this two-part series we will discuss what Christianity gained – and what it lost – as it became increasingly Romanized. Presenter: Mark Etling, PhD Mark Etling teaches theology at Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies. He also gives presentations on Scripture and Christian history at the Shrine, for Oasis-St. Louis, and at various parishes in the St. Louis and Belleville dioceses. Mark and his wife Alicia live in the Lafayette Square neighborhood in St. Louis. If you would like Mark to speak at your parish or organization, please go to his website: http://www.marketling.org Fee: $15.00 per session or $30.00 for series. Pre-registration is required. This program will be held at the Shrine Visitors Center. Information and online registration at https://snows.org/events/mark-etling-summer/or call 618-394-6281. # # # MARKETING DEPARMENT 442 South De Mazenod Drive. Belleville, Illinois 62223-1023. 618-397-6700. Snows.org |
