Miracle
An amazing event that people believe is caused by God or a holy person.
What is it?
A miracle is something wonderful that cannot be explained by normal science. In religious art, miracles are often shown to prove that a person is holy. For example, Saint Benedict is said to have healed sick people and performed other wonders. The painting you saw shows one of his miracles. Miracles are important in many religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
Why it matters
Miracles show what people believe is possible with faith. Art about miracles helps tell stories of hope and divine power.
Where you've seen it
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