St. Luke's Mission of Mercy - Table of Contents
Sanctuary
- St. Luke's Mission of Mercy
Formerly St.
Luke's Roman Catholic Church
325 Walden Avenue (Sycamore at Oberlin streets), Buffalo
NY
2010 Photos ![]() Sanctuary
Details
below:
One
of three murals painted by John
de Rosen
![]() The wings at the top of the photo represent angels. Note the triangle behind the figure's head: this symbolizes the Trinity. ![]() God the Son, Jesus, is depicted crucified. PX on the cartouche is a symbol for Jesus. Below the cartouche is a marble keystone. ![]() ![]() Mosaic: Mary and Jesus ![]() Angel standing on marble scroll buttress. ![]() ![]() Tabernacle and candlesticks ![]() The dove represents the Holy Spirit, a member of the Trinity. Note marble scroll buttresses. ![]() Scroll buttress ![]() ![]() After Vatican II, Catholic priests faced the congregation while celebrating Mass; as a result, many churches added a second altar like this one. ![]() |
2010 Photos Paneled door and surround ![]() Details below: ![]() Top: Dentil molding 3 rosettes below the dentils. Scrolling acanthus leaves behind the Corinthian capitals atop fluted pilasters. ![]() Scrolling acanthus leaves behind the Corinthian capitals atop fluted pilasters. Capital details, from the top: Fleuron ..... Egg-and-dart molding ..... Bead-and-reel molding .... Scrolling acanthus leaves with hanging grapes ..... Volutes decorated with acanthus leaves ..... Bottom row of acanthus leaves. ![]() Medallion flanked by acanthus leaves depicts priest with chalice and candle and palm leaf. Stenciled wall. ![]() Egg-and-dart molding (top). Dentil molding Scrolling acanthus leaves. Leaf-and-dart molding. Bead-and-reel molding |