A stunning piece of art created by Samuel Bates, carved in rock and consisting of a Celtic Cross containing other elements will be dedicated to the Glory of God on June 8th, 2014, the Feast of Pentecost. The piece which is a gift from Judith and Poul Hansen has been installed in the Hillman Garden located on the west side of Christ Church Cathedral near the intersection of Burrard and West Georgia streets. The location of the Celtic Cross carving just below and adjacent to the Cathedral’s Crucifixion stained glass window in the west transept is particularly meaningful.
In his statement the artist states“The central triskel, or three armed spiral, here refers to the Trinity. As the three lines move outward, forming the rest of the design, it becomes an analogy for the Creator’s generation of everything from a continuous act of sharing His own existence. All lines begin in the centre; all lines lead back to the centre.” Samuel Bates’s Artist Statement is available by clicking the link.