Saturday, September 15, 2018

The inspiration for Most Holy Trinity Chapel?

J.M.J. + O.B.T. + M.G.R.*

West Point's 
Most Holy Trinity Chapel
is said to be inspired by a ancient church in England.

Waltham Abbey Church


 
I kinda see the original resemblance

Now this church in Essex County, England
(I was born in Essex County, NJ)
has a rose window (facing us)
that features Jesus Christ
sitting upon a rainbow.

I like this treatment with the Seven Days of Creation


This makes about 225 images of Our Lord and Savior
atop or surrounded by a glorious rainbow
out there in cyberspace.

I'm sure there are more to follow.

Yup....just found this wonderful early one:

Thessaloniki, Latomou Monastery
Hosios David Church
(5th-6th Century AD)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/28433765@N07/15338085684

And another:

Unknown 11th Century Illuminator
Christ in Majesty 

And since we are Trinitarian, a third newbe:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2820/33407319631_828df60656_b.jpg



Sincerely yours
in Jesus through Mary,
Mike Rizzio

Imitate Mary
Become like Jesus
Live for the Triune God

Seek the Light of Our Lord Jesus Christ
See you on the High Ground!

* - J.M.J. + O.B.T. + M.G.R. stands for:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph;
O Beata Trinitas;
St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael

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