![]() Although homophobia later took root, these manuscripts indicate a widespread acceptance of homosexuality in the earliest centuries of Christianity. For example, Saints Sergius and Bacchus were officers in the Roman army whose romantic devotion to one another was clearly recorded in early Greek manuscripts, circa 303 A.D. ![]() ![]() LGBT Christians have seldom seen themselves reflected in histories of their faith, but a new installment of paintings at Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House reveals that same-sex attraction and departure from gender norms were not uncommon among the most revered saints and martyrs.īonaventure House hosted a celebration April 13 to present the artwork to the public.Ĭommissioned by local pastor Father Dennis O'Neill, the 21 paintings all represent holy icons who historically have been marginalized by the Catholic Church. This article shared 13 times since Wed Apr 18, 2012 ![]()
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