|
Home
About the Exhibit
Biblical Text of the Stations
Find Us
|
General Information
About the Exhibit
The Devotional Art Installation of the Stations of
the Cross at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church brings an ancient
Christian devotional practice into the 21st century by fusing
Christian spirituality with contemporary art. During Holy Week 2007
you can view a truly unique art exhibit at Grace
Covenant Presbyterian Church--one which will also
provide an opportunity for spiritual growth through devotion and
prayer as you are invited to examine, contemplate, and pray at each
of the fourteen sites of the Stations of the Cross. A
Devotional Guide will be provided free when you visit.
The devotional practice known as Stations of the Cross originated
with early Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem. These devout travelers
made their way along the Via Dolorosa (the way of suffering), the
route along which tradition says Jesus was made to carry his cross
on the way to the place of execution (Calvary or Golgotha) just
outside the city walls. There he was crucified and died along with
two other "criminals."
As the pilgrims followed this way of suffering, they would pause at
various sites, or stations, along the way where it was supposed
various events took place during Jesus' gruesome journey. This
practice became the Stations of the Cross which evolved into an
ordered devotional service inside church sanctuaries, held
throughout the Christian world as part of Good Friday devotions (the
Friday before Easter Sunday).
Typically there are fourteen stations, derived from the Gospel
accounts of Jesus' passion and from early Church tradition. These
scenes are usually depicted with small paintings, drawings, or
carvings placed around the perimeter of a church sanctuary.
Worshipers, led by a priest or minister, move from station to
station, pausing for devotional prayer and reflection at each one.
Though traditionally a Roman Catholic practice, in recent years many
other churches have taken up this devotion, approaching it with
freshness and creativity. We, too, are initiating what we hope will
become an annual event. Each of the fourteen stations in our
devotional art installation will be created by an artist from the
Charleston area, working in a wide variety of media: stained glass,
painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, mixed-media, and
installation.
We have chosen to use a version of the Stations of the Cross first
used by Pope John Paul II for Good Friday in 1991. All the stations
are taken from the Gospels.
Treat yourself to a fresh perspective on the
events that form the core of Christian faith Join us for this unique
art exhibit and devotional opportunity. We have no doubt that you
will be blessed by the experience.
|
2008 Exhibit Schedule
2008 Exhibit
2007 Exhibit
2006 Exhibit
|