Art at the Abbey
Saint John Paul II. By Desmond Mary Kyne.
When you pay a visit to Ballintubber Abbey, be sure to take time to view the Icon of Saint Jo
Saint John Paul II. By Desmond Mary Kyne. Photo: Michael Donnelly
hn Paul II.
This breathtaking icon, made of lasered glass, was created by Desmond Mary Kyne. Like any icon, it is full of depth & meaning. The book alongside the icon contains the creator’s own words outlining the inspiration for every image.
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St John The Baptist by Maureen Quinn
This striking icon of St John The Baptist is in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the abbey. The artist is Maureen Quinn, Iconographer from Sligo, mother of David Quinn, Ballintubber. Maureen is a member of the Icon Association of Ireland.
She gifted the icon to the abbey.
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‘The Virgin Hodegetria’ by Susie Smith
This icon is called ‘The Virgin Hodegetria’ or in the Western Church ‘She who shows the way’. It’s a very early icon image, traditionally based on the first icon of the Virgin & Child reputed to have been painted by St Luke, Patron Saint of Iconographers.
The icon is overlaid in 2 coats of 23 carat gold leaf to give it that wonderful lustred finish.
It was gifted to Fr Fahey by Susie Smith for his 75th birthday in 2011. It hangs in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at the abbey.
It was created by Susie Smith, one of the best iconographers in the country, who lives in the parish. She receives commissions from far & wide for her work.
‘The Virgin Hodegetria’ by Susie Smith
St John The Baptist by Maureen Quinn
