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THE EXTERIOR OF THE PAVILION
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The exterior walls of the Pavilion are decorated with eleven
large bas-reliefs from the studio of Jonynas & Shepherd. |
1. |
The Communion of the Saints, largest bas-relief |
2. |
The Church - Promise and Fulfillment |
3. |
God - The Holy Trinity |
4. |
The prophecy of the Three Kings |
5. |
The Blessed Mother (Root of Jesus) |
6. |
The Adoration of God |
7. |
The Holiness of Marriage |
8. |
The dignity of Man |
9. |
The Holy Orders |
10. |
The Sacrament of Baptism |
11. |
The Holy Mass |
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The Pavilion Cross, The gold-domed Vatican Pavilion is
topped by a cross of golden-anodized aluminum. It is 42' high
and three dimensional so that it is equally recognizable as a
cross from all sides. Thin metal needles used to catch the play
of light lend it luminosity. Its rays are of stainlees steel. |
B
THE LONG GALLERY
1. |
The Hand of God, replica of a 12th century Spanish fresco. |
2. |
The Prophecies, sculpture by Stanley Bleifeld. |
3. |
The Creation, multi-lingual text excerpt by Emil Antonucci. |
4. |
The Tree of Jesse, genealogy from Adam to Jesse, father
of David, to Christ |
5. |
The Annunciation by Doris Caeser. |
6. |
The Annunciation, full color illumination of the renowned
painting by Fra. Angelica. |
7. |
The Incarnation, eleven illuminations of famous paintings
of this subject selected and arranged by Norman La Liberte against
the background of an old German wood-cut. |
8. |
The Nativity. A display of creches from various parts
of the world and other Christmas regalia such as toys, candles,
angels, etc. |
9. |
John the Baptist, sculpture by Kasuba. |
10. |
Stained Glass Triptych by Duval. Used as a divider, the
triptych resembles an entrance to a medieval Church. |
11. |
The Parables, a representation by La Liberte. |
12. |
The Beatitudes, a contemporary seriograph of the eight
beatitudes by Sister Mary Corita, I.H.M. |
13. |
The Miracles, wood -cuts in black and white and calligraphy
by Donald Bolognase. |
14. |
The Crucifixion, illumination of the triptych by Perugino. |
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St. John the Evangelist, wood-cut, text from St. John,
XIX, 38-40. |
C
THE PIETA
1. |
Michelangelo's Pieta -- Sorrowful Mother holding the Body
of Christ at the Foot of the Cross in a setting by Jo Mielziner. |
2. |
The Moving Speed-Walks, three in number at various heights
permitting an unobstructed view. |
3. |
The Stationary Walk. The rear or fourth and highest viewing
walk is stationary enabling those who desire to do so to linger
a little longer. |
D
THE CHURCH LOVING
1. |
Multiple Projection Screens. Ten screens showing repetitively
one minute full color slide films reflecting various aspects
of Christ's love and the Church as an instrument thereof. |
2. |
The Children's Exhibit. The part of the Pavilion Exhibit
emphasizing Christ's love for children. |
3. |
The Wall of Information. Presenting historical facts and
statistics relating to the work of the Church. |
E
THE CHURCH SANCTIFYING
1. |
Stairway leading to the rotunda of the Pavilion containing the
lovely Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Tp the left front of the
Chapel as one faces the altar is the niche which contains the
3rd Century statue of Christ, the Good Shepherd. |
2. |
The Liturgical Banners. Forty-four two-sided banners portraying
the Dominical and Temporal Cycles of the liturgical year. |
3. |
St. Patrick's Cathedral. The Church of the Fair in bas-relief
and text from St. Patrick. |
4. |
St. Peter's Basilica. The Mother Church of Christendom
in bas-relief with text from St. Peter. |
5. |
The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Bas-relief of
America's national Shrine Church in Washington. |
6. |
Catholic Information Center. Portable kiosk manned daily
to answer questions about the Catholic faith. |
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THE CHURCH TEACHING
1. |
The Replica of the Tomb of St. Peter, constructed in Rome
under the supervision of the appropriate Vatican authorities. |
2. |
Doctors of the Church. Thirty of the Doctors of the Church
and quotations from their teachings are shown on four panels. |
3. |
The Second Ecumenical Council. Full color photomural of
the Council in Session with a planisphere in front showing the
number of Bishops in attendance and by polar projection, the
areas from which they come. |
4. |
Mosaic-like wall Medallions of Pope John XXIII and Paul
VI with an accompanying quotation from the teachings of each
Pope. |
5. |
The Capitals of the Centuries. Twenty pillars rim the
center area each surmounted by an example of the architectural
style of a century of Christianity. |
6. |
Biblical Writings and Sacred Scriptures. An interesting
and informative collection of same. |
7. |
Quotations from Encyclicals of Pope John XXIII. Apostle
of Peace and Unity. |
8. |
Christ Teaching the Apostles, a plaster bas-relief taken
from the 4th Century sarcophagus in the Church of St. Ambrose
in Milan. |
G
THE SISTINE AREA
1. |
Illumination of Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" and
the magnificent Sistine Chapel Ceiling loaned to the Exhibit
by Time and Life. |
2. |
Coins and Medals. Vatican coins and medals and a collection
of medals of the Presidents of the United States. |
3. |
Vatican Stamp Display including a collection of postage
stamps commemorating the religions of the world. |
4. |
Living Newspaper. A weekly presentation of Catholic news. |
5. |
The Living Church. Spirituality in the modern world. |
6. |
The Carousels. Seven illuminated slide carousels depicting
pertinent subjects relating to the Church and the Catholic religion. |
7. |
Selected Film Presentations. "The Theme of the Vatican
Pavilion," and other pre-programmed film presentations on
the work of the Church. |
8. |
Objects of Art from St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota
and from other sources. |
Exterior Bas-relief sculptures
(A1 - A11 as listed above)
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The golden-anodized aluminum Cross
which tops the dome of the Pavilion
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Source: Official
Guide Book VATICAN PAVILION New
York World's Fair 1964-1965
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