This statue of Pope John Paul II stands beside the College Street entrance of St Mary's Cathedral. It was created by Fiorenzo Bacci and donated by the Italian-Australian community of Sydney. It commemorates the pope's visit to Sydney in 2008 for World Youth Day.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
So many changes of popes in those scant few years since 2008.
ReplyDeleteExcellent timing Jim :)
ReplyDeleteYes, continuing the religious theme for this Easter weekend.
DeleteGreat statue and picture of the old Pope!
ReplyDeleteHappy eastern!
May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeletelove the petite reflection ~ so much power added to photo ^_^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and moving shadow shot for the day, Jim!! Hope you have a wonderful and very Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteperfect photo for the Easter weekend. Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteVery nice sculpture, and perfect for Easter.
ReplyDeletewonderful tribute. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a nice sculpture.
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ReplyDeleteA beloved Pope.
ReplyDeleteA great tribute.
ReplyDeleteTis a lovely sculpture of a great pope.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was a Pope but could not make out which one till I read the notes
ReplyDeleteGreat looking statue for a wonderful pope
ReplyDeleteI like the flowing robe.
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