Vatican Splendors

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noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Exhibition Organizers Vatican Splendors is organized and circulated in conjunction with the Governatorato of the Vatican City State. The exhibition is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with the Florida International Museum. Objects in the exhibition are on loan from the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Vatican Museums, the Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, and the Apostolic Floreria. Additional objects are on loan by the Papal Swiss Guard and private collections. Florida International Museum is a non-profit educational institution supported, in part, by the Florida Arts Council, State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs and Institute of Museum & Library Services. Other major sponsors include Starbucks, City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas Arts Council, Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Borders, Clear Channel Outdoor, Carlton Fields and Raymond James & Associates. Evergreen...

Vatican Art & History Exhibit

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

One of the largest collections of Vatican art and historical objects ever viewed in North America to open in St. Petersburg Reliquary holding fragment of bones of Saint Peter, Michelangelo personal items, Bernini’s sculpture, Papal election objects, earliest known representation of Jesus featured in collection. SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (November 7, 2007) – One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to Florida International Museum beginning February 9, 2008. Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard wwill present unique objects illustrating the Vatican’s impact on history and culture through 2,000 years. The timing of the exhibition commemorates the 500th anniversary of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the founding of the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the establishment of the Papal Swiss Guard. Only three...

Spokespersons

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

THE VATICAN Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli is an Italian priest from Ravenna who has worked at the Vatican for fourteen years. As Curator of the Vatican Museums, Msgr. Zagnoli carefully selected objects from the participating Vatican agencies and organized them to tell the 2000-year history covered by the exhibition and commemorated in the exhibition guide book he co-wrote. Zagnoli also works for Monsignor Guido Marini as advisor to the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff where he manages the restoration and maintenance of the liturgical vessels and vestments of the Papal Sacristy. Monsignor Zagnoli teaches Communications at the Papal University of Santa Croce in Rome. He is also the secretary of Cardinal Ersilio Tonini. CONSULTANT TO THE EXHIBITION Brother Charles Hilken, F.S.C., M.S.L., Ph. D., is professor and chair of the department of History at Saint Mary’s College of California. Trained as a medieval historian with special emphasis on manuscript...

Lending Institutions

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Many of the works and documents exhibited in Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard have never been on public display or previously left the Vatican. Therefore, this exhibition has provided an occasion for undertaking a careful restoration and conservation process that will preserve these objects for future generations. The following institutions have lent the objects for this exhibition, one of the largest collections from the Vatican ever to tour North America: The Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff - the duty of the Office is to prepare all that is necessary for liturgical celebrations or any other sacred celebrations either presided by the pope, or at which he participates or assists, or which are presided in his name by a Cardinal or Prelate. One most important task of the Office is the planning, publication and distribution of special prayer-booklets for each liturgy, an asset that guarantees...

Photo Descriptions

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Object Photos Mandylion of Edessa 3rd-5th century Tempera on linen attached to wood, silver, gilt copper, various stones 65 x 45 x 21 cm Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, Vatican City State Mosaic Fragment with Image of Saint Paul the Apostle ca. 799 (restored by G. B. Calandra in 1625) Mosaic 59.7 x 39.7 x 9 cm Vatican Museums, Vatican City State Cast of the Hand of Pope John Paul II October 2002 Cecco Bonanotte (born 1942) Bronze 100 x 100 x 10 cm Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, Vatican City State Bust of Pope John Paul II 20th century Enrico Manfrini, Italy (born 1917) Bronze 40 x 29 x 36 cm Private collection, Vatican City State Bust of an Angel Giotto di Bondone (1267?-1337) 1310-1313 (?) (drawing) Polychrome mosaic 92 x 98 x 6.5 cm The Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, Vatican City State Thanka Given by the XIV Dalai Lhama, Tibet 1978 Multi-colored silk, pearls, coral ...

Exhibition Gallery Layout and Artistic Highlights

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard features approximately 200 works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican. The exhibition is organized into four thematic sections that illustrate the evolution of the Church and its papacy beginning with Saint Peter through the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI, with special emphasis on the founding 500 years ago of the Renaissance (current) Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Papal Swiss Guard and the Vatican Museums. The objects are presented in galleries and recreated environments that enhance the visitors understanding of their historical and artistic significance. Exhibition designers want visitors to feel transported to the Vatican, from the underground catacombs where the remains of Saint Peter were discovered to the magnificent papal chambers found above ground. From the sights and sounds of the grand Basilica to a touchable cast of John Paul II’s hand, the...

Vatican FAQ

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

What is the Vatican? The Vatican is an independent state located inside the city of Rome covering an area of 17 square miles. It is the home of Pope Benedict XVI, the current head of the Catholic Church worldwide. The Roman Pontiff, who resides at the Vatican, as the successor of Peter, is the perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful. In 1984, a concordat between the Vatican and Italy modified certain of the earlier treaty provisions, including the primacy of Roman Catholicism as the Italian state religion. About one billion people worldwide profess the Catholic faith. Who lives there? In addition to the pope, there are 400 residents including the Swiss Guard. How long has Vatican City State existed? While many of the properties were built centuries ago (during the existence of the Papal States, ended in 1870), including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican only became a state in 1929 when the...

Exhibition Glossary

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Alb A white linen vestment with close fitting sleeves, reaching nearly to the ground and secured round the waist by a girdle (cincture). Antependium A hanging suspended over and in front of the altar. Bascinet A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor. Cassock A long outer garment worn by clerics and servers. It is usually black, but red is worn by Cardinals and white by the pope. Chalice A large cup that is used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Jesus Christ. Chasuble A sleeveless outer vestment covering the stole and the alb (part of the proper garb of the priest during Mass). Colors vary depending on the season of the Church. Ciborium A canopy of stone, wood or marble supported on four columns over an altar, or the chalice-like vessel or bowl that contains the Host used in the liturgical celebration of the Mass. Crosier or Pastoral Staff Staff resembling a shepherd’s crook carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of...

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Cleveland, Ohio

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:28:20 GMT

Cleveland, Ohio-Vatican Splendors Exhibition LIMITED ENGAGEMENT The Vatican Splendors exhibition will be on display at the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio beginning May 31, 2008. Advance tickets on sale now! Tickets will be available in person at the Western Reserve Historical Society box office, or at Ticketmaster locations including Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Macys; by phone at 1-888-5VATICAN; or online at Ticketmaster.com. EXHIBIT HOURS Vatican Splendors will be open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Last admission is at 7 p.m.; Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last admission is at 5 p.m. PARKING & DIRECTIONS The Western Reserve Historical Society is located at 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44106 (in University Circle). The Western Reserve Historical Society parking lot is located off of Magnolia Drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSEUM Visit www.wrhs.org, or call 216-721-5722. FOR GROUP SALES For advance...

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PARKING & DIRECTIONS We are located at 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44106, in University Circle. The Western Reserve Historical Society parking lot is located off of Magnolia Drive. Driving Directions FROM THE WEST SIDE OF CLEVELAND Take the Shoreway (I-90) east to Martin Luther King Boulevard exit. Go south on Martin Luther King Blvd. for about 3 miles until the traffic circle. Go half-way around the traffic circle and proceed straight up the hill onto East Boulevard. The first street past the Veterans Hospital is East 108th Street. Turn left on E. 108th and go one block to Magnolia Drive, turn right and look for the Society parking lot entrance on your right (just past the Library.) FROM EUCLID, OR FAR EASTERN SUBURBS Take I-90 west to Martin Luther King Boulevard exit. Go south on Martin Luther King Blvd. for about 3 miles until the traffic circle. Go half-way around the traffic circle and proceed straight up the hill onto East Boulevard. The first...

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