Chicago Press Releases, 2008
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St. Nicholas Exhibit
St. James Cathedral and the Diocese of Chicago are sponsoring an exhibit of art and crafts on St. Nicholas during Advent. The exhibit is curated by Carol Myers, founder of the St. Nicholas Center in Holland, Mich. The traveling exhibit, making its debut here, includes pieces from Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the USA. This is a vast collection of art, icons, symbols, toys, statues and other treasures from around the world. In the center of the exhibit are interactive stations where visitors can craft a paper miter (bishop headgear), solve a St. Nicholas and Santa Claus puzzle, and create rubbings from plates depicting the life of St. Nicholas. The exhibit is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm; on Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm; and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. For information visit the online exhibit at stnicholascenter.org
Pilgrimage to the Cathedral and St. Nicholas Exhibit
Bishop Jeffrey Lee and St. Nicholas will welcome the youth of the Diocese of Chicago for a day of wonder and amazement on Sunday December 14 at St. James Cathedral. Our young people will explore the amazing St. Nicholas exhibit curated by Carol Myers, founder of the St. Nicholas Center in Holland, Mich. The traveling exhibit, making its debut here, includes pieces from Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the USA.
The exhibit explores the life of Nicholas, born about AD 260 in Patara, in what is now Turkey. He was Bishop of Myra until his death, December 6, AD 342, which is celebrated as St. Nicholas Day in many parts of the world. Nicholas is the patron saint of children and sailors, and is closely associated with Greece, Italy, Russia and the Netherlands. St. Nicholas traditions are growing in English-speaking parts of the world. The exhibit looks at the stories and legends that have been passed from generation to generation, and his place within faith traditions and international customs. With hands-on children's activities, the exhibit is festive, fun and educational.
This is a vast collection of art, icons, symbols, toys, statues and other treasures from around the world. In the center of the exhibit are interactive stations where visitors can craft a paper miter (bishop headgear), solve a St. Nicholas and Santa Claus puzzle, and create rubbings from plates depicting the life of St. Nicholas. The exhibit is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm; on Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm; and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. For information visit the online exhibit at stnicholascenter.org
Bishop Lee will lead the festivities at the December 14 pilgrimage and meet with our youngsters in small group sessions, beginning at 2 pm. Drama and music and art will be part of our afternoon, with pilgrims making a special St. Nicholas Evensong to conclude the afternoon at 4:00 pm.
This event is intended for junior high and high school age youth (6th grade through 12th grade), though 4th and 5th graders are welcome. Participating youth should bring the medical release form. For more information contact Sue Cromer, canon for youth and young adult ministry, (312) 751-6722.
From St. James Episcopal Cathedral, Chicago, November 2008