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. Mark is depicted as a lion, as like the roar of this noble animal, Our Lord is introduced by St. John the Baptist, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah that a voice crying out in the desert would herald the coming of the Messiah.
DonorDonated by Tio and Nancy Campanile in memory of Mary and Antonio Campanile |
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