MADISON — Original art pieces from the St. John’s Illuminated Bible are now on exhibit at the Chazen Art Museum on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Commissioned by St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minn., the St. John’s Bible is the first handwritten and illustrated Bible to be commissioned in over 500 years. It is a beautiful work of art featuring 160 artworks or “illuminations.” Those who have already visited the exhibit recommend it very highly.
The Cathedral Parish in Madison has planned a pilgrimage to the Chazen to visit this exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 28. The pilgrimage will begin its walk to the Chazen from Holy Redeemer Church at 10:45 a.m. and the visit to the exhibit will begin at 11:05 a.m.Upon their return to Holy Redeemer Church, pilgrims will participate in the Liturgy of the Hours followed by a light lunch. Cost is $7.50/parishioner or $12/non-parishioner.
To register, call the Cathedral Parish office at 608-257-5000 or email cathedral@straphael.org