It appears that this reredos at St. Dominic Church in Washington had the attached altar altered (no pun intended) so that the resting place for the tabernacle isn't the attached altar. I like how this was done. The lighting for the two photos is not good though. I have to say, that I love the ornate simplicity of this building. Can you have ornate simplicity? Yes, Saint Dominic's is an example of it:
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Father McDonald,
If you want to see a close up picture of the sanctuary, please go to page one of the parish's website. There is a fair amount of distance between the altar of sacrifice and the reredos.
Although this altar is nicely done, it is a far cry from the utterly magnificent high altar and reredos which once graced the sanctuary. You will find a picture of this on page 48 of a booklet commemorating the parish's history.
I'd say elegant, not ornate, simplicity. It is very appealing. I like the majestic candelsticks flanking, mot on, the altar. And their seasonal flowers, including those in front of the altar, are well done.
Reading their history, the church suffered TWO pretty catastrophic fires along the way.
Of course if the candles were on the altar it would inhibit Father Entertainer!
Without question, it's beautiful and noble. I might have designed the reredos a bit differently, but, I like it. I more like candles on the altar rather than flanking or on corners like a catafalque. Personal preference.
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