914 Old Harrods Creek Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
USA
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Preregistration is required. (Space is limited for this retreat.)
Catechist Credit: 6 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
Within the Eastern tradition of Christianity, the icon, or religious image, long has held a place of honor. Western Christianity, too, has its own traditions of using sacred images for prayer and worship. In this retreat, learn about what an icon is and how it can be used for liturgical, devotional, and catechetical uses.
Presenter: Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB is a sister of Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IN. Her research and teaching interests include Church art, especially iconography, and monastic studies. She also serves as a cantor, and assists with Saint Meinrad’s chant offerings. Her first book, Icons in the Western Church: Toward a More Sacramental Encounter, was published by by Liturgical press in 2016. Since 2015 she has served as Dean of School of Theology Programs and Director of Graduate Theology Programs at Saint Meinrad.
