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To
officially initiate the WYD programme a stunning commissioned painting
of a WYD08 Patron was unveiled this morning at St Mary's Cathedral.
Cardinal Pell and
WYD08 coordinator, Bishop Fisher OP, were present with artist, Paul Newton, when the
painting of 'Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Help of Christians' was revealed.
Newton
explained to those present the Australian aspects of the painting,
noting the Southern Cross and Two Pointer stars, as well as the dry
Australian landscape at the bottom.
Mary is depicted wearing a wattle
garland and looking at the infant Jesus that she holds.
Newton detailed
the way in which Mary is holding Jesus - not keeping Him to herself
and in a way handing the child to the viewer or inviting the viewer to
come to him.
One
pilgrim present at the unveiling, Elise Nally, 19, says she was incredibly
impressed with the piece.
"Once the veil was completely removed
everyone was quiet and watched in awe," she says describing the momentous occasion.
"The painting is an amazing piece of art and I'm very excited for pilgrims to see it."
The
painting will remain in St Mary's Cathedral for the rest of the WYD
festivities in conjunction with the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio
Frassati and is definately something to visit.
Image is (c) & courtesty of www.wyd2008.org
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