Monday, June 8, 2015

Sanctuary Mosaic

This massive mosaic was installed in the sanctuary of St Francis Church in 1973 and it shows Saint Francis' reverence of Christ as the centre of all creation. I like the addition of the wee birds on the lower left side and the elements of nature that are included - so suitable for St Francis. The large stained glass window that was originally on this wall was restored and finally installed in 2000 behind the Blessed Sacrament Altar and illuminated from behind.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
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24 comments:

  1. Jackie McGuinnessJune 8, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Stunning!

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  2. Luis GomezJune 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Wonderful!

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  3. SharonJune 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Very beautiful.

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  4. BirdmanJune 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Glad you showed this up close look.

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  5. BlogorattiJune 8, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Its a magnificent structure, awe inspiring.

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  6. EG CameraGirlJune 8, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I'm surprised this mosaic was installed in 1973. Somehow it looks so much older than that to me. ;)

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  7. donJune 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    A gorgeous mosaic. A fine capture of the range of colors involved. Well done.

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 8, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    really striking!

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  9. cieldequimperJune 8, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Wow. Mosaics are rare in sanctuaries in more recent churches! Cool!

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  10. William KendallJune 8, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Exquisite work on this mosaic!

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  11. KarlJune 8, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    A mosaic ? Wonderful !

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  12. GosiaJune 8, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    looks wonderful!!!!!!

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  13. VPJune 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    This gorgeous mosaic is an excellent kind of... mural!

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  14. LowellJune 8, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Very impressive and a beautiful shot!

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  15. UnknownJune 8, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Lovely both the work and the picture...

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  16. CloudiaJune 8, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    So fine






    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=


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  17. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 8, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    This mosaic doesn't need the sun to sparkle. It shines all on its own. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  18. TomJune 8, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Impressive! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  19. StephanieJune 8, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  20. RandyJune 8, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    That is amazing.

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  21. 21 WitsJune 8, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Quite inspiring!

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  22. HalcyonJune 9, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    That's beautiful!

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoJune 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful, well shown Pat.

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  24. Laura. MJune 14, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Nice interior of the church!!

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