Honorable Mention

Blessed Sacrament Chapel

16' x 20' made of oak wood, gold leaf, Bethel White granite, stained glass and etched glass.

Location: St. Gerard Majella Church, Hollis, NY
Designer: Lawrence R. Hoy
Fabricator: Renovata Studios, Inc.
www.renovatastudios.com
Stained Glass Artist: Robert E. Rambusch Associates

In a renovation necessitated by fire, the original tabernacle and throne were restored.  The reredos of oak with gold leafed cross was designed to fit the space. The ceiling is recessed to demarcate the space around the tabernacle with illumination above. The stained glass window shows a pregnant Mary visiting Elizabeth, alluding to Mary, the first tabernacle to house Christ's presence.  The benediction prayers are etched on the windows at either side of the tabernacle. 
 

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