Occasional Toronto: Sanctuary Mosaic

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.

24 comments:

Jackie McGuinness said...: Stunning!; June 8, 2015 at 9:26 AM
Luis Gomez said...: Wonderful!; June 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM
Sharon said...: Very beautiful.; June 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Birdman said...: Glad you showed this up close look.; June 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Blogoratti said...: Its a magnificent structure, awe inspiring.; June 8, 2015 at 10:49 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: I'm surprised this mosaic was installed in 1973. Somehow it looks so much older than that to me. ;); June 8, 2015 at 10:50 AM
don said...: A gorgeous mosaic. A fine capture of the range of colors involved. Well done.; June 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM
TexWisGirl said...: really striking!; June 8, 2015 at 11:09 AM
cieldequimper said...: Wow. Mosaics are rare in sanctuaries in more recent churches! Cool!; June 8, 2015 at 11:56 AM
William Kendall said...: Exquisite work on this mosaic!; June 8, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Karl said...: A mosaic ? Wonderful !; June 8, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Gosia said...: looks wonderful!!!!!!; June 8, 2015 at 1:06 PM
VP said...: This gorgeous mosaic is an excellent kind of... mural!; June 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Lowell said...: Very impressive and a beautiful shot!; June 8, 2015 at 2:53 PM
Unknown said...: Lovely both the work and the picture...; June 8, 2015 at 6:20 PM
Cloudia said...: So fine

ALOHA from Honolulu,
ComfortSpiral
=^..^=; June 8, 2015 at 6:22 PM
Oakland Daily Photo said...: This mosaic doesn't need the sun to sparkle. It shines all on its own. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.; June 8, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Tom said...: Impressive! Tom The Backroads Traveller; June 8, 2015 at 7:55 PM
Stephanie said...: Beautiful work!; June 8, 2015 at 9:25 PM
Randy said...: That is amazing.; June 8, 2015 at 9:55 PM
21 Wits said...: Quite inspiring!; June 8, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Halcyon said...: That's beautiful!; June 9, 2015 at 2:07 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Breathtakingly beautiful, well shown Pat.; June 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM
Laura. M said...: Nice interior of the church!!; June 14, 2015 at 6:53 AM

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