Master iconographer, Raymond J.
Mastroberte, will present “The Role of Icons in Rusyn Culture”.
He will give an historic overview of iconography, including the
iconoclast period, address why icons are important to the
spirituality of the Rusyn people and discuss various types of
icons. Originally from Passaic, NJ, Mr. Mastroberte studied icon
painting with the late Seth Cornwall and his work incorporates
both Byzantine and Russian styles of iconography. He has
produced thousands of pieces for homes, churches and chapels in
the United States. Mr. Mastroberte’s icons also can be seen in
Canada, Mexico, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Vatican
City, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and Syria. Some of his icons
will be on display.
Refreshments will be served.
For further
information, call Joyce Barr at (973) 540-0871 or send an E-mail
to her at
JoyceCBarr@aol.com.
Directions: Take Route 46 to the Riverview Drive Exit in the
direction of Wayne. Continue on Riverview Drive to the traffic
light at Valley Road. Turn right onto Valley Road and proceed to
the second traffic light at Nellis Drive at the Wayne Municipal
Complex. Turn left and then right to access the parking lot and
the Library.
From Manhattan: Take New Jersey Transit Bus # 197 from Port
Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue at 42nd Street to the
Valley Road/Preakness Avenue bus stop in Wayne. The bus stop is
across the street from the Wayne Municipal Complex, the location
of the Wayne Public Library. The 1 PM bus arrives in Wayne at
1:47 PM and costs approximately $10 round trip.
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