Four large plaques,signifying St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John are situated in the sanctuary, behind the main altar. The plaques are set in a white frame and depict four creatures in a white gold hue against a light gray background. Described in the Book of Revelation 4: 6-8, these creatures have traditionally been associated with the four evangelists, first in the writings of St. Irenaeus of Lyon (140-202 AD) and later in that of St. Jerome (347-420 AD). Each Gospel writer is attributed to one of these creatures based on the emphasis given in the respective Gospel to Jesus Christ.
St. John is depicted as an eagle as in this Gospel, the presence of God the Son with God the Father for all eternity details atheology of Christ, which soars to the heights as an eagle.
DonorKen and Barbara Lentz † In loving memory of |
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