George Xanthis, who plays the Apostle John, declares: “Jesus is relatable and he’s there, within touching distance.” George Xanthis declares: “Jesus is relatable and he’s there, within touching distance.”
Australian actor, George Xanthis, had his dream to be an actor and work in the United States come to fruition after scoring his role as Apostle John in the blockbuster series The Chosen.
he hit series “The Chosen” took home the award in the “Film & Television Impact” category at the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards on Sunday night, reflecting the authenticity and relatability of the show creator Dallas Jenkins said intends to capture “the character and intentions of Jesus and the Gospels.”
Advent calendar / Elena Mozhvilo/UnsplashDenver, Colo., Nov 20, 2022 / 11:00 am (CNA).It s that time of year again! Time to decorate the Christmas tree, hang the stockings, and grab your favorite Advent calendar. What exactly are Advent calendars, and how did they come about?It is said that the Advent calendar was first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries and then spread to other Christian denominations. Gerhard Lang is credited with creating the first printed Advent calendar in the early 1900s. However, his company was forced to close during World War II.By the late 1940s, Richard Sellmer took up mass production of Advent calendars. These calendars began to be imported to the U.S. in the 1950s, and his company continues to operate to this day. In 1958, the first chocolate Advent calendar was produced.Advent calendars typically begin on Dec. 1 and end on Christmas Day. The secular world has picked up on these countdown calendars by using them to provide.