The Theology of the Reredos

The great reredos of Saint Thomas Church

Father Matthew Moretz (photo credit: Alan Barnett)

Over the course of several sessions Father Matthew Moretz explored, column by column, the personages and symbolism of the masterpiece of craftsmanship that is the Saint Thomas reredos, going deeper into what this great work of sacred art communicates to Christians and what it means for our faith in this place. The class included close up images of this powerful work of sculpture, including missionary bishops, apostles and prophets, and the personages on the outer columns, like William Gladstone and George Washington.