The theme for the Around the Word 2023 calendar is “Give Thanks.”
Combining classic Christian art with Bible passages about Thanksgiving, this calendar will be a daily reminder of God’s good gifts to us through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Venice – The Adoration of Magi by Antonio Vassilacchi nickname l’Aliense (1556 – 1629) from Chiesa di San Zaccaria church.
FEBRUARY
Wall painting from the st. Nicolaas church in Amsterdam showing Jesus Christ taking on the cross. The painting was made by Jan Dunselman (1863-1931) around the year 1897.
MARCH
Antwerp – Jesus meets the women of Jerusalems. Fresco in Joriskerk or st. George church from 19. cent. on September 5, 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium
APRIL
Ghent – Crucifixion paint on the wood from side altar in underground chapel of st. Baaf’s Cathedral from 16. cent. on June 23, 2012 in Gent, Belgium.
MAY
Mosaic image details of Jesus Christ from Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) in Istanbul Turkey.
JUNE
Vienna – Fresco of Jesus as good shepherd by Josef Kastner from end of 19. cent. in Carmelites church in Dobling.
JULY
Vienna – The fresco of The Resurrection of the Young Man from Nain in Herz Jesu church from end of 19. cent. by autor with F.Z. initials.
AUGUST
Engraved illustration of Jesus Walking on Water Biblical Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862. Digitally restored.
SEPTEMBER
Antwerp – Crucifixion. Fresco in Joriskerk or st. George church from 19. cent. on September 5, 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium
OCTOBER
Prague – The fresco of Jesus in Gethsemane garden in church kostel Svatého Václava by S. G. Rudl (end of 19. cent.).
NOVEMBER
Brussels – The Crucifixion paint by Jean Francois Portaels (1886) in St. Jacques Church at The Coudenberg.
DECEMBER
Venice – The Adoration of shepherds by Antonio Vassilacchi nickname l’Aliense (1556 – 1629) from Chiesa di San Zaccaria church.
Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX, author of "A Martyr's Faith for a Faithless World", "Has American Christianity Failed?", co-host of Table Talk Radio, teacher of Grappling with the Text, and theological adventure traveler. View all posts by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller →
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2 Comments
what size is the calendar?
Is it a wall calendar or a desktop style?
I’ve received mine. It’s really lovely, thank you.
what size is the calendar?
Is it a wall calendar or a desktop style?
I’ve received mine. It’s really lovely, thank you.