A mosaic can remain unchanged for millennia. St Elisabeth Convent’s Mosaic workshop has been continuing the ancient traditions of Byzantine mosaic art since the 1990’s. Our mosaic artists create their works using smalt (compound glass colourized with metal oxides) and lime gesso. Their technique requires scrupulousness, but the result speaks for itself.
“In spite of my poor health I have survived COVID-19. I think that with God's help others can do it as well. I think it is important to remain calm and pray rather than panic. Now is the time to put our trust in God for He is the One who knows the best way to our salvation.
This animation was accomplished by young residents of the boarding home for children with special needs located nearby. They simply draw figures, cut them out and move them around. This technique is very simple. The children only need volunteer help with some technical things like cutting and editing. In 2010 several of our parishioners have organized an animation studio helping creative efforts of these children reach the audience.
Nun Vera had been addicted to heroin for eight years before she joined the Convent in 2005. Now with 15 years of a free and happy life without drugs under her belt, she continues to live and work on the convent horse stable. Her life is a unique example of breaking a habit by entrusting one’s life to God.
