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The Theology of the Reredos

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Father Matthew Moretz (photo credit: Alan Barnett)

There is a helpful passage about the Saint Thomas Church reredos from an article by Erest Peixotto in the periodical “Architecture” from July 1920:

“This reredos is, I believe, one of the greatest accomplishments in modern ecclesiastical art. The union between architect and sculptor seems quite complete. Its several tiers of niches, peopled with saints and prophets, with great reformers and dignitaries of the Christian Church, rise one upon another, cut in stone of the same warm character as the rest of the church and forming an integral part of it. These niches are shaded by richly carved canopies and separated by slender columns or by delicate buttresses ornamented with exquisite detail.”

I look forward to exploring much more than the architectural meaning, though, going deeper into what this great work of sacred art communicates to Christians and what it means for our faith.

Grace and peace to you,

Fr. Matthew Moretz+
Vicar and Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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