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The
Icon of the Transfigured Christ
The Icon
represents the living God, and by coming into its presence, it
becomes a personal encounter with the sacred, through the grace of
the Holy Spirit. The San Damiano Icon is then a personal encounter
with the transfigured Christ -God in human form. It expresses the
total and universal Paschal Mystery of Christ. It invites us an to
take part in it with a lively faith, just as St. Francis did. It is
not surprising that Saint Francis was attached to this Icon and that
the inspiration of his life came from this Christ who spoke to him,
"Go repair my Church. .."
The
Figure of Christ
The
central figure of the Icon is Christ. because Christ is a figure of
light giving light to others. The eyes of Jesus are open: He looks
out to the world. which He has saved. He is alive. the one who is
eternal. Jesus. vestment is a simple loin cloth- |
a
symbol of both High Priest and Victim. Behind the outstretched arms
of Christ is His empty tomb. shown as a black rectangle. |
