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| Jesus is the Hope of the World Icon |
Artist Statement: Paul describes Jesus as the hope of the world as “our hope” (1 Timothy:1) and “ the blessed hope” (Titus 2:13) Jesus not only came to bring hope, He is our hope. We have hope because Jesus forgives us and transforms us into His likeness. Bio: Jack Pachuta is a contemporary iconographer, whose work is inspired by Byzantine icons, romanesque frescoes and medieval bible illuminations. These icons are displayed in catholic, protestant, orthodox and byzantine rite churches. He is especially honored to have them in the Missionaries of Charity Motherhouse in Calcutta, the Curia Generalizia del Marianisti in Rome, St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam, St. Lukes Anglican Church in Ontario, Amigos de Jesus Orphanage in Honduras and the Healing Garden Shrine at St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia, plus seminaries in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Thousands of prayer cards made from his icons have been distributed nationwide through prison ministry organizations and organizations defending falsely accused priests. Jack is also a folk artist, printmaker and international award winning photographer. Currently he is interested in Miksang contemplative photography. |
