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Advent: Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn

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December 5-16

 

Two-Week Workshop (Half-days)

Monday - Friday 

10am-2pm Mountain Time

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This Advent let us meditate on the light of God entering the world through the incarnation of Christ by painting the icon of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn.

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"The people who sat in darkness
   have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
   light has dawned.”

- Matthew 4:16

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Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,
   and your healing shall spring up quickly;
your vindicator shall go before you;
   the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

- Isaiah 58:8

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This unusual icon, venerated by both the Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Eastern Europe, depicts Mary without the Christ Child - making it a wonderful icon for Advent.

 

To honor the quiet season of Advent we will paint the original with a few additions in gold. Each day you will be invited through prayers, discussion and the painting process to contemplate the light of God in your own life.

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Class will be conducted live on Zoom. Sorry, no recordings are available at this time.

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A prepared 8"x10" board will be provided along with instructional materials and gold leaf. First-time students have the option to purchase an Introductory Kit for $12 (recommended). See Essential Supplies for details.

 

Tuition cost: 

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 28th

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Icon of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn written through the had of Kara Gillette, 2022

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