St. Luke's Mission of Mercy - Table of Contents
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 |
