"Russian Dreams" George Shishkina - the Cathedral of Monaco

[tchaika]

Two large paintings of George Shishkin from the "Russian Dreams" - diptych: "Farewell" and "Birth" - combining the life cycle, are displayed in the main Cathedral of Monaco.

[tchaika]

These pictures on display from May 14, 2011, the day of St. Nicholas, when the cathedral was brought relics of St. Nicholas (cancer in the form of a silver hand) from the monastery , located in Switzerland. The ancient church was once on the site of the cathedral, was dedicated to St. Nicholas .
In the picture: the choir of the Kiev Theological Academy in the Cathedral of Monaco .

[Самвел]

tchaika, Why do they put them there.
As icons?

[tchaika]

According to the rector of the cathedral, the artist George was invited to exhibit Shishkin paintings , knowing the spiritual orientation of his work . But they did not know exactly which pictures the artist offers . And when they saw were amazed at their impact. And now they say that without these paintings do not represent the cathedral . Archbishop of Monaco , Bernard Barsy ( third person in the state) has congratulated the artist.

[tchaika]

The former in place of the cathedral church of the XIII century was dedicated to St. Nicholas.
In the picture: the bell, left the Church of St Nicholas.

[tchaika]

Monaco Cathedral was built in 1875 from white stone in the Roman- Byzantine style. The cathedral is located on a rock, a two minute walk from the Palace . Here there are important rituals that accompany the life of the prince of the dynasty of Grimaldi . The Cathedral also serves as a princely family tomb. At the tomb of Princess Grace always - fresh flowers.

[tchaika]

June 11, 2011 in honor of the centenary of the consecration of the Cathedral of Monaco , which took place during the reign of Prince Albert I - a famous scientist and explorer , founder of the famous Oceanographic Museum , - a solemn Mass in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Uittstok Mademoiselle , the Prime Minister the Archbishop and members of the Government of Monaco and other figures . The cathedral was packed. At the same time the entrance to the cathedral was free for all wishing to attend a ceremony .

[tchaika]

These paintings are carefully watching, talk about them, questioned at a meeting of the author.

[Тихая Сапа]

It is a pity that our clergy have so little taste for modern art , and the old, in general , too. With the current easy money and flirting with the ROC government so we could set up a beautiful and interesting things and write some places .... ehhhh not measure , perhaps, the last cocktail party was over , the utopian longing ...

[tchaika]

These paintings are photographed, and photographed on their background.
Size diptych 2.5 x 2.5 m.