Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound in many churches. Yet another centuries-old practice has remained in some ...

From “Jingle Bells” to the street-corner bell ringers of the Salvation Army, the sound of the Christmas season is bells. But bell ringing has a rich history, integrated into daily and liturgical life ...

Bells have been an integral part of Indian temples for centuries now. In fact, their origins go back to the ancient Vedic times as we can see mentions about them in Rigveda. However, have you ever ...