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“The largest
painting in The World of Pope Benedict xvi exhibited at the Pope john Paul II Cultural
center is on view to the Public”
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center and The National Museum of Catholic
Art and History host Wine and Cheese Cocktail Reception, Tuesday, May 20, 2008
from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Ambassadors, Washingtonians business elite, artists,
students and clergy are expected to attend.
On
April 17th, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI made a commerative visit to the
Pope John Paul II Center. His Holiness gave a speech to invited guests of the
interreligious leaders of Jewish, Hindu and Buddhists faiths. Pope Benedict was
able to see the museum’s painting as he left the rotunda and walked to the
Chapel. It made the visit to the center very special as all the Holy
Theologians in this large portrait surrounded Pope Benedict in prayer.
The
painting “larger than life” by Texas-Mexican artist Fred Villanueva was
commissioned by Christina Cox, Founder and Executive Director of the National
Museum of Catholic Art and History in NYC, was set up in the main hall at the
Pope John Paul II Center for the interreligious dialogue event. This oil
painting has already been in New York city, Washington, DC and scheduled to
travel to many Catholic University around the country.
Only
“Texans” know that everything bigger is better and Mexican art murals decorate
building walls in vivid colors. Artist Fred Villanueva knows that making the
visit of Pope Benedict should be historical. That is a most important issue for
the Holy Father especially because the Mexican, Hispanic and Latino community
is such an important part of America.
Italian
born Mariavelia Savino, art curator knows that Pope Benedict writings focus on
the saints, theologians and Christian mystics. Mariavelia researched devotional
images for the artist first sketch. Everyone knows that saints create miracles
and restore your faith. The Holy Father
surrounded with St. Augustine, St. Catherine, St Theresa of Avila, St Thomas
Aquinas and so many others was successful with his meeting because all the
theologians were beside him. In the painting Pope Benedict is in “prayer”
asking for peace in the world.
Please RSVP to us if you are
attending either by e-mail us at info@nmcah.org or phone. 212-828-5209 / (917-750-0014 in Washington,
DC)
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