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Principles Governing Duplicity of Images
Concerning sacred images, the General Instruction of The Roman Missal (GIRM) makes a small but important note that is often a stumbling...

Ethan A. Hayes
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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A Note on Depictions of the Apostles
Consider how the Medievals recorded their artistic depictions of the apostles: "St. Bartholomew is represented with black and grizzled...

Ethan A. Hayes
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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How Nice Is Your Statuary?
Often the public does not have a good measure of what constitutes quality statuary. As the condition of local parish buildings slowly...

Ethan A. Hayes
May 15, 20233 min read
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How NOT to Care for Fine Religious Statuary
The statuary furnishings of a church are usually extremely low maintenance: the occasional feather dusting being all that it takes. ...

Ethan A. Hayes
May 9, 20234 min read
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