Description The Saint Mark, Evangelist ornament is  one in a series of ornaments featuring aspects of the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica and its environs. From the stained glass windows inside, to the crucifix above the altar, the facade of the church, and even the Boniface Wimmer statue that guards the entrance to the church, these metal ornaments are produced by Beacon Design of Rhode Island for Saint Vincent Archabbey. The 2023 ornament is the second in a series of the four evangelists. As is traditional in all churches in Romanesque style, above the altar in the crossing vaults are the four Evangelists (Gospel writers). Joseph Reiter is the artist. Depicted with their traditional symbols, they are painted directly on the plaster of the ceiling: Matthew, with an angel; Mark, with a lion; Luke, with an ox and John, with an eagle. The symbols come from the Book of Revelation (4:1-11). The 2022 ornament begins a series featuring the frescoes. The liturgical cycle for 2022-2023 features Year B, Mark’s Gospel, thus the second ornament in the series is his. For collectors, this is the 28th in the series. Some ornaments may be out of stock or available in very limited quantities. The ornaments in the series are: 1998 Basilica Facade (before steeples) 1999 Nativity Window 2000 Adoration of the Magi 2001 The Childhood of Jesus 2002 Basilica Facade (with steeples) 2003 Agnus Dei (Lamb of God, fresco) 2004 Baptism of the Lord 2005 Saint Vincent de Paul (triptych window) 2006 Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica (triptych window) 2007 Guardian Angels (triptych window) 2008 Transitus of Saint Benedict (triptych window) 2009 The Good Shepherd 2009 Boniface Wimmer anniversary of birth ornament 2010 The Resurrection 2010 Jesus Blessing the Children 2011 Jesus Teaching in the Temple 2012 Pentecost 2013 Saint Francis of Assisi (window above the apse) 2014 Saint Benedict (window above the apse) 2015 Crucifix for Saint Vincent Basilica Parish Anniversary 2016 Basilica Organ 2017 Wimmer Statue (in front of the Basilica) 2018 Immaculate Conception Statue 2019 Rose Window Ornament 2020 Basilica Doors 2021 Saint Vincent de Paul 2022 Saint Matthew, Evangelist 2023 Saint Mark, Evangelist There were also a series of three ornaments done in a series for the Saint Vincent Gristmill, some of which may still be available in limited quantities: Gristmill Painting (out of stock) Miller’s Cross above the Millstone Wheat and Holly Berries with Archabbey Coat of Arms