Considered "the
culminating moment of
Spanish baroque" this
monumental work by the
artist Juan de Váldes
Leal continues to be a
draw for people seeking
spiritual depth.
Constructed in 1658, the
masterpiece is "the
finest there is in
Córdoba and, according
to many, the most worthy
to be seen."
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The 7' by 4' multi-colored
enamel painting of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
now hanging in the National
Shrine of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel in Middletown, NY
(USA) was once part
of the Vatican Pavilion at
the New York World's Fair.
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Carmelite spirituality has
inspired some of the world's
finest art over the
centuries. Besides artists
who were members of the
Order, others have taken
Carmelite themes and
produced maagnificent works
which inspire the viewer to
thoughts of God.
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Stained glass
windows were commonly used
in churches for both
decoration and to instruct a
largely illiterate
population. Often called
"the poor man's Bible"
windows were especially used
to illustrate the teachings
of the Bible. Carmelite
churches and monasteries
contain many windows
illustrating Scripture as well
as Carmelite topics.
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Learn more about
some men and women the Church has
officially and unofficially lifted
up as having lived "in the
footsteps of Christ" in an
extraorindary way.
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Closed while exhibits are
being developed
The Virtual Carmelite Museum
is a cooperative effort by those
interested in promoting the patrimony of
the Carmelite Order around the world.
Contributors are members of the Order as
well as others who are knowledgeable
about Carmelite related objects.
The project
has one goal: to make information about
the patrimony of the Carmelite Order
known.
