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The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross on the west wall of the Chapel are the work of Frances Hart who studied at the Catholic
University of America. The Corpus on the Crucifix which marks the twelfth station is the
second work of Frederick Schrady at St. Thomas More. The twisted, tortured figure of
Christ in bronze is very expressive of His Passion and Death. A small wooden cross denotes
each station and is slanted to mark the stations where Jesus stumbles and falls.
The Painting
The Painting of the Deposition of Christ on the north wall behind the altar is inspired by a detail
from an early 14th century altar piece by Ugolino Dinerio for the church of Santa Croce in
Florence, Italy. This oil on canvas painting is the work of Barbara Knight of Tampa and
depicts the transitional time after the death of Jesus when His body is taken down from
the Cross.
Stained Glass
The fifteen foot high stained glass windows on the north and east walls of the Chapel
are by Kate White of the White Stained Glass Studios, Sarasota. These windows include
clear areas which provide an opening to the world around us. As the morning light streams
through the colorful windows, patterns of light reflect on the stations, tabernacle, walls
and floor, painting the Chapel in ever-changing light.
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