Stations in the Life of Christ
The purpose of church art is not only to be decorative but also to teach. The portrait of the 16 angles on our sanctuary walls are meant to do just that - to beautify our interior and to remind us of some of the basics of our faith. They were created in collaboration between The Rev. Dr. Peter Cook and artist and designer, Rhatt Judice, who grew up at St. Michael's.
Each contain a symbol representing a station in the life of Christ. Although the architecture of our building does not allow for the installation of stained glass, the use of silver and gold within each pane gives an element of light, and the figures remind us that our church name is St. Michael and All Angels.
Each contain a symbol representing a station in the life of Christ. Although the architecture of our building does not allow for the installation of stained glass, the use of silver and gold within each pane gives an element of light, and the figures remind us that our church name is St. Michael and All Angels.
Select photos to enlarge. In the Sanctuary, viewing starts at the back entrance, left side.
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THE ANNUNCIATION
"Hail Mary full of grace: the Lord is with thee." Luke 1:26-28 |
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THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
"And an angel of the Lord appeared saying: Glory to God in the highest" Luke 2:9-11 |
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THE BOYHOOD OF CHRIST
"And Jesus increased in his wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" Luke 2:52 |
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THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
"Jesus came and was baptized of John in the River Jordan and The Spirit descended on him like a dove" Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:29-34 |
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CHRIST'S TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS
"The evil one said: if you are the son of God, turn these stones into bread. Jesus answered: man does not live by bread alone" Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:12-13 |
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CHRIST'S PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM
"The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown down into the sea, gathering fish of every kind" Matthew 13:47-49 |
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CHRIST'S FIRST MIRACLE IN CANA
"And they filled the jars with water, and the steward of the feast tasted the water become wine" John 2:1-11 |
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THE HEALING MIRACLES
"They brought to him all who were sick and possessed. And He healed the sick and cast out demons" Matthew 4:23-24 |
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THE TRANSIGURATION
"This is My beloved Son, hear Him" Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36 |
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THE GREAT "I AM" SAYINGS
"I Am the light of the world, I Am the true vine" John 8:12, John 15:1 |
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CHRIST'S ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM
"Hosanna, Hosanna to the Son of David" Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38, John 12:12-19 |
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THE LAST SUPPER
"He took bread, blessed it and gave it to Him, and said: "Take, eat, this is My body" Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22, 7-38, John 13:1-17:26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 |
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THE JUDGEMENT OF CHRIST BEFORE PILATE
"And they put a scarlet robe on Him, and a crown of thorns upon His head" Matthew 27:11-31, Mark 15:1-20, Luke 22:36-23:25, John 18:28-19:26 |
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THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST
"And they lead Him to a place called Golgotha" Matthew 27:32-56, Mark 15:21-41, Luke 23:26-49, John 19:17-37 |
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THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
"An Angel rolled back the stone, He is not here, He is Risen" Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-12, John 20, 1-18 |
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THE ASCENSION
"As they looked on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight." Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11 |
Info credit : Harriet Green