Shrine of Saint Philomena: the contemporary artwork dedicated to the blessed is inaugurated
Shrine of Saint Philomena: the contemporary artwork dedicated to Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot It was inaugurated on 26 May 2024, at the Shrine of Saint Philomena, the artwork by master Prisco De Vivo dedicated to Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot. The new chapel represents a further piece in the rich history of faith and devotion that characterizes Mugnano del Cardinale; it offers the faithful a place of prayer and reflection dedicated to the French mystic and blessed, to her extraordinary witness of faith. Pauline Jaricot arrives in Mugnano on 8 August 1835, two days before the feast of Saint Philomena. Although she is prey to atrocious suffering, she is welcomed with joy as founder of the Propagation of the Faith and of the Living Rosary. On Sunday, she is placed near the venerated tomb, while she seems to be almost dead. Pauline prayed for three days seated on a chair before the Body of Saint Philomena. According to Sister Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline "understands that she has just been the object of a divine miracle. Clapping her hands in a rhythmic motion, Pauline intones the Glory be to the Father. The pallor of her face gives way to her natural complexion: she leaves behind the look of an emaciated fifty-year-old to offer the image of a woman at least fifteen years younger, who manages to walk freely through the crowd with surprising liveliness” (Sr Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline Jaricot. Biographie, op. cit., p. 202). It is precisely to Pauline Jaricot, healed by the intercession of Saint Philomena, named blessed by Pope Francis on 22 May 2022, that master Prisco De Vivo dedicates this work, the first work with a contemporary figurative layout, made in Italy: “a retablo composed of three painted panels, as is typical of the genre, recalling her face and her devotion, framed within a luminous blue. Stylistic hallmark and space of the soul together. Beloved blessedness”. The artist explains the reason for this choice: “In making it, for me there was a true state of grace, a state of grace, helped by prayer, led me to work on the face of the blessed, which radiates a disarming sweetness, like the appearance of that square that contains her face, which is born on a cloud; a face that aligns with the grace of the Virgin Mary, with the clarity of the sky, with that gold that brings the Holy Rosary to the eyes of God, with the chair, symbol of the miracle that occurred through the intercession of Saint Philomena. The light on the canvas is the reflection of the divine light that guided the entire existence of the Blessed, born into a wealthy family, yet lived in poverty by her religious choice. The flashes of light symbolize the eternity of the Gospel message, which guides thousands of faithful to favor the values of faith over the vanity of material goods. “I had already created numerous works whose subject was stories, faces of mystics and saints, and yet Pauline Marie was calling me, just as when my wife and I decided to take a home next to the Shrine of Saint Philomena in Mugnano del Cardinale. Today I know it was no coincidence.” The cult of Saint Philomena grows in charm and mystery, thinking again of the miracle worked upon the illness of Pauline Marie Jaricot who, once healed, was able to devote body and soul to the Catholic missions spread throughout the world. Devotion and deep spirituality. Two examples of faith and dedication to the cause of Christianity, symbols of strength and courage. Saint Philomena is venerated as a martyr who kept her faith until death; Pauline Jaricot devoted her life to promoting the Catholic faith and missions. Two examples of women who, with their spiritual values, filled the void of an existence centered on money and wealth: Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot, born to a wealthy family of silk workers in Lyon, and Saint Philomena, the beautiful princess of the island of Corfu. Both, with smile and humility, placed their existence in the hands of Jesus. Giuseppe Romano
Sanctuaire de Sainte Philomène : Inauguration de l'œuvre d'art contemporain dédiée à la bienheureuse Pauline Marie Jaricot L'œuvre d'art du maître Prisco De Vivo dédiée à la bienheureuse Pauline Marie Jaricot a été inaugurée le 26 mai 2024 au Sanctuaire de Santa Filomena. La nouvelle chapelle représente une pièce supplémentaire dans la riche histoire de foi et de dévotion qui caractérise Mugnano del Cardinale ; elle offre aux fidèles un lieu de prière et de réflexion dédié à la mystique et bienheureuse française, ainsi qu'à son extraordinaire témoignage de foi. Pauline Jaricot arriva à Mugnano le 8 août 1835, deux jours avant la fête de sainte Philomène. Malgré d'atroces souffrances, elle est accueillie avec joie comme fondatrice de la Propagation de la Foi et du Rosaire Vivant. Le dimanche, elle est placée près du tombeau vénéré, alors qu'elle semble presque morte. Pauline a prié pendant trois jours, assise sur une chaise, devant le corps de sainte Philomène. Selon Sœur Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline "se rendit compte qu'elle venait d'être l'objet d'un miracle divin. Frappant des mains dans un mouvement rythmé, Pauline entonne le Gloire au Père. La pâleur de son visage fait place à son teint naturel : elle abandonne l'apparence d'une quinquagénaire émaciée pour offrir l'image d'une femme d'au moins quinze ans de moins, qui peut marcher librement dans la foule avec une vivacité surprenante" (Sr Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline Jaricot. Biographie, op. cit., p. 202). C'est précisément à Pauline Jaricot, miraculeusement bénie par l'intercession de sainte Philomène, nommée bienheureuse par le pape François le 22 mai 2022, que le maître Prisco De Vivo dédie cette œuvre, la première au tracé figuratif contemporain, exécutée en Italie : " un retable composé de trois compartiments peints, comme il est typique du genre, rappelant son visage et sa dévotion, encadrés dans un bleu lumineux. Chiffre stylistique et espace de l'âme réunis. Félicité bien-aimée". L'artiste explique la raison de ce choix : Dans la réalisation pour moi d'un véritable état de grâce, un état de grâce, aidé par la prière, m'a conduit à travailler sur le visage de la bienheureuse, qui émane une douceur désarmante, comme l'apparition de ce carré contenant son visage, qui naît sur un nuage ; un visage conforme à la grâce de la Vierge Marie, à la clarté du ciel, à cet or qui porte le Saint Rosaire aux yeux de Dieu, à la chaise qui symbolise le miracle qui s'est produit par l'intercession de Sainte Philomène ". La lumière sur la toile est le reflet de la lumière divine qui a guidé toute l'existence de la bienheureuse, qui avait une famille riche, mais qui a vécu dans la pauvreté à cause de son choix religieux. Les éclats de lumière symbolisent l'éternité du message évangélique, qui guide des milliers de croyants à privilégier les valeurs de la foi à la fatuité des biens matériels. "J'avais déjà réalisé de nombreuses œuvres ayant pour sujet des histoires, des visages de mystiques et de saints, mais Pauline Marie m'appelait, comme elle l'avait fait lorsque ma femme et moi avions décidé de prendre une maison à côté du Sanctuaire de Santa Filomena à Mugnano del Cardinale. Aujourd'hui, je sais que ce n'était pas un hasard". Le culte de sainte Philomène suscite de plus en plus de fascination et de mystère, si l'on pense au miracle opéré sur la maladie de Pauline Marie Jaricot qui, une fois guérie, a pu se consacrer corps et âme aux missions catholiques dans le monde entier. Dévotion et spiritualité profondes. Deux exemples de foi et de dévouement à la cause du christianisme, symboles de force et de courage. Sainte Philomène est vénérée comme une martyre qui a gardé la foi jusqu'à la mort, Pauline Jaricot a consacré sa vie à la promotion de la foi et des missions catholiques. Deux exemples de femmes dont les valeurs spirituelles ont comblé le vide d'une existence centrée sur l'argent et la richesse : la bienheureuse Pauline Marie Jaricot, née dans une riche famille d'ouvriers de la soie à Lyon, et sainte Philomène, la belle princesse de l'île de Corfou. Toutes deux, avec sourire et humilité, ont remis leur vie entre les mains de Jésus. Giuseppe Romano
Sanctuary of Saint Philomena: Inauguration of contemporary artwork dedicated to Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot The work of art by maestro Prisco De Vivo dedicated to Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot was inaugurated on 26 May 2024 at the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena. The new chapel is another chapter in the rich history of faith and devotion that characterises Mugnano del Cardinale; it offers the faithful a place of prayer and reflection dedicated to the French mystic and blessed, and to her extraordinary witness of faith. Pauline Jaricot arrived in Mugnano on 8 August 1835, two days before the feast of Saint Philomena. Despite being in excruciating pain, she is joyfully welcomed as the foundress of the Propagation of the Faith and the Living Rosary. On Sunday, she is placed near the venerated tomb, while appearing to be almost dead. Pauline prayed for three days sitting on a chair before the body of St Philomena. According to Sister Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline "realised that she had just been the object of a divine miracle. Clapping her hands in a rhythmic movement, Pauline intones the Glory Be to the Father. The pallor of her face gives way to her natural complexion: she leaves behind the appearance of an emaciated fifty-year-old woman to offer the image of a woman at least fifteen years younger, who can walk freely through the crowd with surprising vivacity' (Sr Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline Jaricot. Biographie, op. cit., p. 202). It is precisely to Pauline Jaricot, miraculously blessed through the intercession of Saint Philomena, proclaimed Blessed by Pope Francis on 22 May 2022, that master Prisco De Vivo dedicates this work, the first work with a contemporary figurative layout, executed in Italy: "a retable composed of three painted compartments, as is typical of the genre, recalling her face and devotion, framed within a luminous blue. Stylistic cipher and soul space together. Beloved bliss'. The artist explains the reason for this choice: "In the realisation for me there was a true state of grace, a state of grace, aided by prayer, led me to work on the face of the blessed one, who emanates a disarming sweetness, like the appearance of that square containing her face, which is born on a cloud; a face that conforms to the grace of the Virgin Mary, to the clarity of the sky, to that gold that brings the Holy Rosary to the eyes of God, to the chair that symbolises the miracle that took place through the intercession of Saint Philomena. The light on the canvas is a reflection of the divine light that guided the entire existence of the Blessed, who had a rich family, but lived in poverty because of her religious choice. The flashes of light symbolise the eternity of the Gospel message, which guides thousands of believers to privilege the values of faith over the vanity of material goods. "I had already created numerous works with stories, faces of mystics and saints as their subjects, yet Pauline Marie was calling me, just as she did when my wife and I decided to take a house next to the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena in Mugnano del Cardinale. Today I know it was no accident." The cult of Saint Philomena grows in fascination and mystery, thinking back to the miracle worked on the illness of Pauline Marie Jaricot who, once cured, was able to dedicate herself body and soul to the Catholic missions around the world. Deep devotion and spirituality. Two examples of faith and dedication to the cause of Christianity, symbols of strength and courage. St Philomena is venerated as a martyr who kept her faith until death, Pauline Jaricot dedicated her life to promoting the Catholic faith and missions. Two examples of women whose spiritual values filled the void of an existence centred on money and wealth: Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot, born into a wealthy family of silk workers in Lyon, and Saint Philomena, the beautiful princess from the island of Corfu. Both, with a smile and humility, placed their lives in the hands of Jesus. Giuseppe Romano
Santuário de Santa Filomena: Inauguração da obra de arte contemporânea dedicada à Beata Paulina Maria Jaricot A obra de arte do maestro Prisco De Vivo dedicada à Beata Paulina Marie Jaricot foi inaugurada a 26 de maio de 2024 no Santuário de Santa Filomena. A nova capela representa mais uma peça na rica história de fé e devoção que caracteriza Mugnano del Cardinale; oferece aos fiéis um lugar de oração e reflexão dedicado à mística e beata francesa e ao seu extraordinário testemunho de fé. Pauline Jaricot chegou a Mugnano a 8 de agosto de 1835, dois dias antes da festa de Santa Filomena. Apesar de estar a sofrer dores terríveis, é acolhida com alegria como fundadora da Propagação da Fé e do Rosário Vivo. No domingo, é colocada junto do túmulo venerado, aparentando estar quase morta. Paulina rezou durante três dias sentada numa cadeira diante do corpo de Santa Filomena. Segundo a Irmã Cecília Giacovelli, Paulina "apercebeu-se de que tinha acabado de ser objeto de um milagre divino. Batendo as palmas das mãos num movimento rítmico, Pauline entoa o Glória ao Pai. A palidez do seu rosto cede lugar à sua tez natural: deixa para trás o aspeto de uma mulher de cinquenta anos macilenta para oferecer a imagem de uma mulher pelo menos quinze anos mais nova, que pode caminhar livremente por entre a multidão com uma vivacidade surpreendente" (Ir. Cecilia Giacovelli, Pauline Jaricot. Biographie, op. cit., p. 202). É precisamente a Pauline Jaricot, milagrosamente abençoada por intercessão de Santa Filomena, nomeada Beata pelo Papa Francisco a 22 de maio de 2022, que o mestre Prisco De Vivo dedica esta obra, a primeira obra com um traçado figurativo contemporâneo, executada em Itália: "um retábulo composto por três compartimentos pintados, como é típico do género, recordando o seu rosto e devoção, enquadrados num azul luminoso. Cifra estilística e espaço anímico juntos. Bem-aventurança amada". O artista explica a razão desta escolha: "Na realização para mim de um verdadeiro estado de graça, um estado de graça, ajudado pela oração, levou-me a trabalhar sobre o rosto da bem-aventurada, que emana uma doçura desarmante, como a aparição daquele quadrado que contém o seu rosto, que nasce numa nuvem; um rosto que se conforma à graça da Virgem Maria, à claridade do céu, àquele ouro que leva o Santo Rosário aos olhos de Deus, à cadeira que simboliza o milagre que se realizou por intercessão de Santa Filomena. A luz na tela é um reflexo da luz divina que guiou toda a existência da Beata, que tinha uma família rica, mas viveu na pobreza por causa da sua opção religiosa. Os clarões de luz simbolizam a eternidade da mensagem evangélica, que orienta milhares de crentes a privilegiarem os valores da fé em detrimento da fatuidade dos bens materiais. "Já tinha realizado numerosas obras que tinham como tema histórias, rostos de místicos e de santos, mas Pauline Marie chamava-me, tal como fez quando eu e a minha mulher decidimos ocupar uma casa junto ao Santuário de Santa Filomena em Mugnano del Cardinale. Hoje sei que não foi por acaso". O culto de Santa Filomena cresce em fascínio e mistério, lembrando o milagre operado sobre a doença de Pauline Marie Jaricot que, uma vez curada, pôde dedicar-se de corpo e alma às missões católicas em todo o mundo. Profunda devoção e espiritualidade. Dois exemplos de fé e dedicação à causa do cristianismo, símbolos de força e coragem. Santa Filomena é venerada como uma mártir que manteve a sua fé até à morte, Pauline Jaricot dedicou a sua vida à promoção da fé católica e das missões. Dois exemplos de mulheres cujos valores espirituais preencheram o vazio de uma existência centrada no dinheiro e na riqueza: a Beata Pauline Marie Jaricot, nascida numa família abastada de trabalhadores da seda em Lyon, e Santa Filomena, a bela princesa da ilha de Corfu. Ambas, com um sorriso e humildade, colocaram a sua vida nas mãos de Jesus. Giuseppe Romano