Category Archives: Art

An Act of Kindness

Posted on October 5, 2020 by stchrysostoms

What do you see here? I see an elderly gentleman doing an act of kindness to another man who is sitting on the ground. The man sitting seems in great need. The scene is gentle and has something of the … Continue reading →

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The Risen Christ in the ‘Indian Way’

Posted on May 8, 2020 by stchrysostoms

This striking painting by the Indian artist Frank Wesley (1923 – 2002) shows the Resurrection appearance of Christ to the fishermen, as described in St John’s Gospel. (John 21). Wesley was born in India and studied art in Lucknow, and … Continue reading →

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A young woman joyfully embracing the task

Posted on May 3, 2019 by stchrysostoms

In November 2000 the Prince of Wales unveiled a striking statue of Mary high above the altar in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral. The sculpture, in Portland stone is the work of the renowned British sculptor David Wynne (1926 … Continue reading →

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The Ox and the Ass – inclusive nativities

Posted on December 19, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Watching school nativity plays is one of the pleasures of being a school governor. I’ve seen a fair number these past years- stories about the sleepiest shepherd, the lost angel, the grumpy innkeeper, a fox come in from the woods, … Continue reading →

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Valette at St Chrysostom’s

Posted on October 4, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Pierre Valette  has been called a pioneer of Impressionism – the ‘Monet of Manchester.’ Several of his striking paintings are on display at the Manchester City Art gallery. While he often paints a grimy and frequently damp Manchester, he does … Continue reading →

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Light from an Anglo Saxon Candlemas

Posted on February 2, 2018 by stchrysostoms

On February 2nd (or a Sunday close to it) we celebrate Candlemas, The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. This is one of the most ancient of Christian festivals, and a description exists of the feast … Continue reading →

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Nativities!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Wonderful work was done in preparation for the Nativities! display in church. The enthusiasm, creativity and hard work by children and staff at St Chrysostom’s and St John’s schools is simply outstanding. The project has clearly grasped the imagination and … Continue reading →

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Creating cribs

Posted on November 21, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Cribs and nativity scenes are a special part of Christmas. Many of us have our favourites. The ones we remember may not be artistically beautiful. Often it is an association we have with a particular nativity that makes it special. … Continue reading →

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An Angel Quiz

Posted on September 29, 2017 by stchrysostoms

For several years Fr Ian has prepared a quiz on the theme of angels for a priests’ gathering at Michaelmas. Here is a recent one.  At the quiz itself points are given for humorous, if wrong, answers, as well as … Continue reading →

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The Madonna of the Village

Posted on August 14, 2017 by stchrysostoms

The Madonna of the Village appears on this year’s poster for the Feast of the Assumption Mass at St Chrysostom’s. The painting by the Jewish artist Marc Chagall is one of his most striking.  During the years of the Jewish … Continue reading →

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