Restoration of Icons from original Church, circa 1916 |
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In the process of investigating our parish's history during our recent centennial anniversary, the centennial committee discovered a trunk containing the apostle icons that graced the upper-level of the iconostas in our original church. The six oil paintings on canvas feature two figures each on 20" x 40" panels. Although they incurred crease and paint damage as well as smoke and varnish discoloration, Trinity Artisans, an art restoration firm in Mountaintop PA, has verified that they can be fully restored and preserved. The cost of the multi-step refurbishing process is $500 per icon. At this time all six icons have been sponsored When completed, the parish council has agreed to place them permanently on the walls of the crying room in our (new) church. The hope is to have them completed and placed in the church by Pascha 2013. These one hundred year old icons are a living testimony and tribute to our parish and its faithful founders. Below is a list of the icons and their sponsors: Icon of Ss. Thomas & Phillip - Sponsored by Catherine Jasinski in memory of Millard Jasinski Icon of Ss. Thomas & James (lesser) - Sponsored by Nancy Pasak in memory of deceased members of the Pasak family Icon of Ss. John & Peter - Sponsored by Kathleen Jasinski in memory of Sophie & Phil Makar Icon of Ss. Simon & Andrew - Sponsored by Beverly and Richard David in memory of George & Ann Kost Icon of Ss. Paul & Mathias - Sponsored by Susan Slivka Icon of Ss. James (greater) & Bartholomew - Sponsored by Susan Bobersky in honor of three sisters: Helen Slivka Bobersky, Susan Slivka, and Mary Slivka Kovach, devoted church members Icon of Ss. Cyril & Methodius (Parish Patrons) - Sponsored by Joseph Roll in memory of John Roll, Sr. & Catherine nee Lylo Roll |