Mae Runions

Annunciation

St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, B.C., 1998.

When it hangs in the chancel at St. Andrew’s Wesley during Advent, this hanging is enclosed by an art nouveau brocade border given to me by the late Amelia Falls from her mother’s estate.  I had it at the back of my cupboard for many years before I was inspired to work this modern expression of the Annunciation for a show, in remembrance of her warm friendship.  Later on the church saw it and asked to have it included with their Advent hangings.

The angel Gabriel appears to the virgin Mary telling her not to be afraid, for she has found favor with God (Luke 1:26 -36). The mystery of the Incarnation is simply stated’…….you will conceive in your womb and bear a son…the Holy Spirit will come upon you….’

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