The Exhibit Grand Opening
Friday, February 16, 5:30-8PM
This opening will premier the 14 artist interpretations of the stations of the cross in the Cathedral’s Sanctuary.
The artists will be present to comment on their work, and there will be guide books which include the scripture and the artist’s reflection.
Cathedral Director of Music Nancy Bauer will offer an organ recital at 7:30PM.
The Artists Way of the Cross
Within the walls of this historic worship space are hung 14 unique and marvelous pieces reflecting the last few moments of Jesus of Nazareth.
The artists are among central Kansas’ most well respected and beloved. Varied in their styles and approaches, each one has brought their own lens to these sacred texts, layering the pieces with personal experience, an awareness of the sacredness of the subject and the brilliant talent for which each of these artists are known.
The exhibit will be displayed on the walls in the Sanctuary of Christ Cathedral in Salina Kansas from Friday February 16 through Saturday March 30, 2024.
The “Way of the Cross”, also called “the Stations of the Cross”, is primarily a walking prayer. Each station represents an episode in the narrative of the last moments of Christ’s life. We walk, as Christ did, from the taking up of the cross, through the stumbling, the kindness of strangers, and their cruelty. We walk, literally, from one moment to the next, and at each station we pray. We walk, usually in a circle, in the case of this Cathedral, around the walls of the room. It is an emotional journey, a humbling journey and a cathartic journey. When we arrive at the end, we are physically feet away from where we started, but our hearts are in a whole new place.
The exhibit will be in place from Friday, Feb 16 - Saturday, March 30.
Please call to make arrangements to see this once-in-a-lifetime collection: 785-376-2000
How can I visit the exhibit?
Hours outside of the opening by appointment: 785-376-2000
Self Directed Tours: You are welcome to come as an individual or group to visit the exhibit in a self directed tour. The Artists Way of the Cross has a gorgeous booklet that includes the moment in the life of Jesus that is represented, a reflection by the artist on their own piece, and more information on the piece itself. This is a great way to see the pieces at your leisure.
Please call to arrange for a time to visit: 785-376-2000
Educators Artists and Small Groups: You can arrange for a tour with one of the artists present, please call and make arrangements: 785-376-2000
During Sunday Worship: The exhibit will be on display during regular Lenten and Easter services between Friday, February 16 and Saturday, March 30. Regular Sunday services are at 10AM.
Good Friday, Stations of the Cross Liturgy, March 29 at Noon: This will be an exceptional way to move through the exhibit that incorporates the setting in a unique way. We will talk the stations as a group at noon and following the service, the Cathedral will remain open for contemplation and silent viewing of the exhibit. Visit the Holy Week tab on this website for more information.
The Stations
Station #1/Jesus is condemned to death/Steve Hoffman
Station #2/ Jesus takes up his cross/ Wayne Conyers
Station #3/Jesus falls for the first time/Kristy Yenkey
Station #4/Jesus meets his afflicted mother/Carolyn Carpenter
Station #5/The Cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene/ Debbie Wagner
Station #6/ A woman wipes the face of Jesus/ Becky Hyberger
Station #7/ Jesus falls a second time/ Marcy Roth
Station #8 /Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem/ Sandy Clanton
Station #9/ Jesus falls the third time/ Pamela Harris
Station #10/ Jesus is stripped of his garments/ Rick Frisbie
Station #11/ Jesus is nailed to the cross/ Linda Foster
Station #12/ Jesus dies on the cross/ Rusty Nelson
Station #13/ The body of Jesus is laid on his mother / Ruth Moritz
Station #14/ Jesus is placed in the tomb/ Karla Prickett