Four large plaques,signifying St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John are situated in the sanctuary, behind the main altar. The plaques are set in a white frame and depict four creatures in a white gold hue against a light gray background. Described in the Book of Revelation 4: 6-8, these creatures have traditionally been associated with the four evangelists, first in the writings of St. Irenaeus of Lyon (140-202 AD) and later in that of St. Jerome (347-420 AD). Each Gospel writer is attributed to one of these creatures based on the emphasis given in the respective Gospel to Jesus Christ.
St. Luke is depicted as an ox, an animal formerly used as a sacrificial offering to God;an ox also symbolizes references in this Gospel to the priestly character of Jesus, Who offered Himself as a sacrifice for the redemption of our sins.
DonorKen and Barbara Lentz † In loving memory of |
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