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The Icon studio was founded in 2006 by Sr. Mary Stella. The room had been used previously for day groups as an overflow from the guest house but was used as a storeroom as well. The idea of a studio was suggested by Sr. Mary Stella who managed to persuade people to help her paint, redecorate and refurbish the room. It has been a wonderful example of people's generosity! The electrics were redone, a wooden stove donated, art materials donated or brought from Slough. Now Sr. Mary Stella holds regular groups and workshops and works with Iconographers from different parts of the country. Sr. Esther from Turvey Abbey has also been very helpful. Every Wednesday there is a regular group from beginners to the more experienced. Events for this year include: Beginners May 8th - 12th 2012 led by Sr. Mary Stella Intermediate/Advanced July 2nd - July 6th led by Sr. Esther of Turvey |
In October 2011, Sr, Mary Stella, Maureen Calnan and Sr. Zela from the Icons group went to St. Fachna's church, Rosscarberry, Ireland to present the icons written by the group. The “Stations of the Cross” have been “written” by the Wednesday icon group at the Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning, Warton, Carnforth in Lancashire, England. They took nearly 2 years to complete and were presented to the Church in 2011. An icon is theology written in line, colour and prayer, following the tradition of centuries of transmitting the mysteries of Jesus Christ through set “patterns” or “models” that have been carefully crafted to bring out the visual message of God’s transforming love in us. An icon has the remarkable capacity to open us to the mysteries of Christ. To stand before an icon is to be invited into the presence of the One we are beholding in the icon and into the mystery portrayed by the icon. In these “Stations of the Cross” there is a weaving of 2 schools of prayer; from the East, where the icon tradition comes from, and from the West, where the “Stations” were created. One of our group, Virginia, did the line drawings for Stations 1 – 11. The first 11 Stations are in a similar iconic style; the last 4 are in the tradition of Eastern Orthodox Catholicism. Stations These unique Stations of the Cross are written in iconic style. They are more than holy pictures, they bring a glimpse of Jesus’ last hours on earth leading to His Resurrection. |
Some of the Stations in display in St. Fachna's church. |
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In May 2011, Sr Mary Stella held another week for Advanced/Intermediate icon writers. It was run by Sr. Esther from Turvey Abbey. The theme was Rublev's Trinity and there were various demonstration sessions, talks and practical work. Click Icons for photos of some of their work. In April 2011 we held an exhibition of the group's work, well over a 100 people attended the exhibition, which included a talk by Sr. Mary Stella and viewing time also duirng the course of the 3 days. The Stations are online for people to see. The texts of the Stations include writings from the 12th Cistercian Fathers. |
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