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The Tapestry
Represents the Risen Christ who triumphs over death on the cross, over sin and the power of Satan. He is the life-giver, whose arms are stretched wide in forgiveness and welcome to all who come to him.
‘When I am lifted up from the earth I will draw everyone to myself.’ (John 12:32)
The symbols, representing the four evangelists, surround the living Christ. They represent the word of God leading us to know the Word, Jesus, the Son of the Living God. These symbols are frequently used in the Book of Kells.Matthew is represented by the human figure with wings, Mark by the lion, Luke by the ox, and John by the eagle. Each carries the book of the Gospel.
The symbolism goes back to the early centuries of the Church, and is taken from the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse), 4:6-8, where there is a vision of the heavenly court surrounding the throne of God, including four of the noblest creatures of creation, giving praise to God.
‘In the centre, grouped around the throne itself, were four animals with many eyes, front and behind. The first animal was like a lion, the second like a bull, the third animal had a human face, and the fourth animal was like a flying eagle. …Night and day they never stopped singing: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty; he was, he is, and he is to come.’
The architecture of the roof is echoed in the triangular sections of colour:
Pale blue : The sky
Ochre :– The light of Christ
Dark blue :– The sea.
Designed by Erica and Anastasios Gkiokas
Produced by Donegal Carpets
