Bust of St John of God

 

On 11October 2018, the President of the Excelentísimo Colegio de Enfermería deSevilla (Spain), José María RUEDA SEGURA, and the members of the Board ofDirectors, travelled to the General Curia in Rome to donate a bust of St Johnof God by the Cordoba sculptor, Alfonso CASTELLANO TAMARIT (1983), to the PriorGeneral, Brother Jesús ETAYO ARRONDO.

This sculptor of religious images applies gilding and polychrometechniques, as an outstanding artist in the field of religious sculpture, famedfor his polychrome works and finishes in the best baroque tradition, with oil ‘velatura’ creating the impression of a softand delicate model which elevates the category and dignity of his creation.

THE MOSTEXCELLENT COLLEGE OF NURSING OF SEVILLE

to

THE HOSPITALLER ORDER OF STJOHN OF GOD,

As an enduring tribute to theLegacy of the Patron Saint of Nursing,

Saint John of God, at theservice of the Sick, and with the gratitude of

All the Nurses of Seville to

The Brothers and to theirOrder

For their Charism and their praiseworthyservice throughout the World

12 October, 2018”

 

The Prior General expressed his thanks for this gesture, which furtherstrengthens the bonds of friendship, support and cooperation that exist betweenthe Hospitaller Order and the Seville College of Nursing and its members, whichalso enhances the visibility of St John of God and the esteem and gratitude paidof those who celebrate him as the Patron Saint of Nurses.  

 

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