given to the glory of God and for the edification of His people by Dr. William and Cheryl Gerber. This Crucifix was purchased through Concordia Publishing House. In many ways, this is the return of the Crucifix, since the original St. Paul's Church bore one upon its altar:
Pastor Weedon,
ReplyDeleteMagnificent. Reverent and beautifully crafted.
If I may ask, do you know if it was carved by one of the studios in the South Tyrol -- Demetz, Moroder or PEMA? I have smaller woodcarved crufix at home that is of a very similar style.
Christine
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI know it came from somewhere in North Dakota, but I know nothing beyond that.
Beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWe are blessed to have a "larger than life" crucifix behind the altar. I'll send pix.
J
John,
ReplyDeleteI love those larger than life Crucifixes. Yes, do send pics.
I have an ecclesiastical pet peeve, I call it the artistically redundant Jesus. My prime example of it is the Luther's Seal pectoral cross you often see pastors wear. It's a cross with a cross on it.
ReplyDeleteBut at the same time I acknowledge my youth, inexperience, and ignorance.
I'm glad St. Paul has a crucifix again. Are there plans for the Jesus statue also on the altar? I'm just curious about having Jesus depicted twice in such a similar way on the altar.
Josh,
ReplyDeleteNo plans. The statue above is of the Risen and Ascending Christ (standing on the globe of the world). The crucifix upon the altar obviously calls to mind His sacrifice. Thus before our eyes:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
With the large paintings to either side, we also have our Lord as the Good Shepherd and knocking at the door also. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus - you MIGHT just get the idea that it's all about Jesus at St. Paul's. :)
Pr. Weedon,
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the original crucifix?
My parish, St. Mark's in SF, recently added a crucifix to the "high" altar. Right above it is a lovely stained glass presentation of the Ascension. For me it's wonderful to see those professions of our catholic faith when the presider raises the Body and Blood and says, "In Him, with Him, and through Him..."
Dan Pharr
Dan,
ReplyDeleteNo one knows.
That makes sense.
ReplyDeleteAll you now need is an icon of the REsurrection on all the white above the altar or at least an icon of the Annunciation. That would be magnificent.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new crucifix; I hope the faithful appreciate it. But be sure to hide it when the Synod President comes around. Can't have crucifixes, that's too Catholic.
Now Christopher, I've never heard the Synodical President criticize the use of crucifixes in our churches...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new crucifix; I hope the faithful appreciate it. But be sure to hide it when the Synod President comes around. Can't have crucifixes, that's too Catholic.
ReplyDeleteA very puzzling assertion. Lutherans have historically had crucifixes in their churches and in their homes.
Christine