St. Oswald's Port Kells.

St. Oswald's Port Kells. St. Oswald's Anglican Church is a 111 year old heritage church in the Port Kells neighbourhood of Su

Here are some pictures from the wonderful concert by Wild Blue Herons last night at St. Oswald’s.
05/24/2026

Here are some pictures from the wonderful concert by Wild Blue Herons last night at St. Oswald’s.

05/24/2026

What an incredible evening of music and community here at St. Oswald's Anglican Church.

A heartfelt thank you to Wild Blue Herons for an amazing concert. The music, energy, and atmosphere throughout the evening were truly something special, and it was wonderful to see so many people come together to enjoy live music in our church community.

We would also like to sincerely thank everyone who attended, helped spread the word, volunteered, and supported the event. Your support means so much and helps make evenings like this possible.

It was more than just a concert. It was a wonderful community gathering filled with music, conversation, laughter, and connection.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us. We hope to see you again at future events at St. Oswald's!

We want to remind you that St. Oswald’s is hosting a special live music night at 7:00 p.m. this Saturday featuring the i...
05/18/2026

We want to remind you that St. Oswald’s is hosting a special live music night at 7:00 p.m. this Saturday featuring the incredible Wild Blue Herons.

If you haven’t heard them before, Wild Blue Herons are an outstanding jazz and funk ensemble led by Bill Sample 🎹 and Darlene Cooper 🎤 — blending groove-driven jazz, soulful vocals, funk, pop, and some beautifully intimate ballads into a truly memorable live experience.

We would be very pleased if you would join us. Tickets are available at [email protected] or by phoning 604-996-8921. You can also buy them at the door. Hope to see you Saturday night!

During the month of April, we at St. Oswald’s held an Easter food drive for the Surrey Food bank. Thank you to all who g...
04/28/2026

During the month of April, we at St. Oswald’s held an Easter food drive for the Surrey Food bank. Thank you to all who gave so generously. It has been a wonderful time of outreach. The food was delivered this morning.

More from Ian and Conny in Europe. Today in Florence, Italy. This is the Crucifix by Giotto di Bondone, one of the most ...
04/19/2026

More from Ian and Conny in Europe. Today in Florence, Italy.

This is the Crucifix by Giotto di Bondone, one of the most significant masterpieces within the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Created roughly between 1288 and 1289, it is widely considered the work that signaled the birth of the Italian Renaissance style.
​Here is why this specific piece is so important:

​A Shift Toward Realism
​Before Giotto, most crucifixes followed the Byzantine tradition, which depicted Christ as a stylized, almost floating figure who seemed triumphant over death (Christus Triumphans). Giotto changed everything by introducing humanity and gravity:

​Physical Weight: Notice how the body of Christ sags. You can see the tension in the arms and the way the torso pulls downward, reflecting the actual physics of a human body on a cross.

​Human Emotion: Instead of a distant icon, Giotto painted a "Patient Christ" (Christus Patiens). His face shows genuine suffering, and his skin has a pale, greenish-grey hue that suggests the reality of death.

​Three-Dimensionality: By using light and shadow (chiaroscuro), Giotto gave the muscles and stomach a sense of volume that was revolutionary for the 13th century.

​The Structure of the Cross
​The painting is a tempera and gold on wood panel. At the ends of the crossbar (the terminals), you can see:
​The Virgin Mary on the left.
​St. John the Evangelist on the right.
​The Base: At the very bottom, there is a small representation of a rocky mound containing a skull. This represents Golgotha ("The Place of the Skull"), where Adam was traditionally said to be buried, symbolizing Christ’s sacrifice as a redemption for original sin.

​Its Presence Today
​The crucifix underwent a massive restoration that was completed in 2001, which revealed the vibrant colors and intricate details you see in your photo. It was moved from a side chapel back to its original intended location—suspended high in the center of the nave—to dominate the space just as it did 700 years ago.
​It acts as a perfect visual bridge between the medieval architecture of the basilica and the human-centered art that would eventually define Florence.

Sailing past Messina we saw the Chiesa di Santa Maria di Porto Salvo (Church of Saint Mary of Port Salvo).​It is a promi...
04/14/2026

Sailing past Messina we saw the Chiesa di Santa Maria di Porto Salvo (Church of Saint Mary of Port Salvo).
​It is a prominent landmark located along the coastline in the Paradiso district of Messina, Sicily. Its position right on the water makes it a very recognizable sight for those traveling through the Strait of Messina.

​Key Features:
​Architecture: The church is easily identified by its large, verdigris-colored (greenish) copper central dome and its bright white facade. It features a circular design with an elegant portico consisting of several arches.
​Dedication: As the name "Porto Salvo" suggests, it is dedicated to the protectress of sailors and mariners, a common theme for churches built so close to busy Mediterranean shipping lanes.
​History: The current structure is a 20th-century reconstruction. Like much of Messina, the original religious sites in this area were heavily damaged or destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 1908.

This is the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. There is a gold box here that is said to have the remnants o...
04/13/2026

This is the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. There is a gold box here that is said to have the remnants of Christ's cradle from Bethlehem.

St. Francis of Aseagull
04/13/2026

St. Francis of Aseagull

This is the Pope's Church, the Papal Basilica of San Giovanni en Laterno. There are four Papal Basilicas in Rome. Ian an...
04/13/2026

This is the Pope's Church, the Papal Basilica of San Giovanni en Laterno. There are four Papal Basilicas in Rome. Ian and Conny managed to get to three.

Ian and Conny are in Rome, this is 10% of the photos Ian took at St. Peter's Basilica.
04/12/2026

Ian and Conny are in Rome, this is 10% of the photos Ian took at St. Peter's Basilica.

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