162. Monastic
family of Betlehem
of the Assumption of the Virgin and St. Bruno
BIO &
STEPS
The monastic Family of Bethlehem, of the Assumption of the
Virgin and of Saint Bruno was founded on November 1st, 1950 at Saint Peter’s
Square in Rome when Pope Pius XII proclaimed the dogma of the Assumption of the
Virgin. The first community was stablished in France in 1951. It has presently
more than 600 members: more than 600 nuns and about 70 monks.
Themes and
style:
The artwork of the monks and monastic sisters is not only a means for each monastery to earn its daily bread, but it is also a service of the Church. This Christian art is meant to be an expression of faith, an unveiling of the Mystery of God, who is Beauty and Goodness. Man is called to enter into this Mystery. Religious artwork, such as icons, statues, medals, chalices, incense, etc., and the creation of profane objects, such as stoneware dishes, hand-painted earthenware, candles, sandles, cookies, etc., are created in workshops according to the skills and resources of each monastery. Far from interrupting prayer, this work, which is often laborious and tiring, purifies the heart and intensifies union with God and communion with the men and women of the entire world who work in order to feed their family. These objects of art sing of the Invisible. They fulfill their purpose if those who contemplate them are carried beyond themselves in the silence of adoration.
Techniques:
Sculpture,
and Icon paintings
Exhibitions
In her own words:
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