Icon of Christ, Savior + Andrei Rublev
(1360? - 1437)
This famous icon by the renowned iconographer, St. Andrei Rublev was part of the iconostasis (altar screen) for the Monastery of Svenigrod near Moscow. Christ is depicted as Savior expressing great love and compassion for sinners in a face filled with light, kindness and gentleness. In 1918, experts of Russian iconography knowing that this icon had existed and that this celebrated artist lived in this ancient town, carefully searched the Church of the Annunciation and surrounding annexes. Had it lain unknown somewhere for centuries? There in a timber store under a firewood pile they found three blackened icon boards. When they were cleaned this icon appeared with one of Archangel Michael and one of St. Paul. Later a document was found that confirmed the truth of this wonderful find. The icon is dated,1410.
Sharing the Bread of Life and Remembrance
With Neil Douglas-Klotz and Br. Joseph Kilikevice, O.P.
Sunday, December 1, 2024,
10AM-1PM Central Time, 4PM-7PM UK Time,
Online.
Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz, Abwoon Network,
Br. Joseph Kilikevice, OP, Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality.
Chant, body prayer and contemplation, icon gazing, reflection, group sharing.
The familiar words from the English, “Give us this day our daily bread,” offer a new meaning when translated from the Aramaic text. “Create for us, through us the Bread of Life, we ask only for what is needed to feed the mouth in the circle that light illuminates for us.” An abundance of nourishment is implied and a trust that there is always enough for us to be generous and to come back and ask for more again and again. Both ours and others' physical hunger for bread and spiritual hunger are satisfied at this sacred meal. What spiritual riches have each of us been given that are not ours to keep? The “companionship” (those who break bread together) is translated into generously offering our spiritual gifts to others. On the night of the last supper, Yeshua’s words to his disciples reveal a radical call to hospitality, community, inclusiveness, and the remembrance of our shared source and goal Alaha, Reality itself and the unseen world.
“There is a basket of fresh bread on your head, yet you go door to door asking for crusts.”
- RUMI
Freewill donation of any amount requested, shared between the presenters with no administrative costs taken.
Recording link sent to all who register, even if you cannot make it live.
Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality
708 North Harvey Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-1095
shemcenter1993@gmail.com
Photo Credits: Emory Mead, Stephen B. Starr, Joseph Kilikevice
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