31.05.2013  Hidden Gems: Art of the Transcarpathian School and Treasures of the Eastern Church

• Hidden Gems: Art of the Transcarpathian School and Treasures of the Eastern Church presents over forty 20th Century paintings of the Transcarpathian School, including Adalbert Erdelyi, Josif Boksaj, Fedor Manailo, who were in contact with the Post Impressionists in Paris and brought plein air painting back to their Carpathian homeland. It also features examples of the Eparchy’s collection of religious decorative arts, including fine iconography and liturgical accessories from Russia and Greece. The force behind the Eparchy of Passaic’s collection was the late Bishop Michael Dudick, the second bishop of Passaic, and the paintings from the Transcarpathian School form the foundation for the Eparchy’s Heritage Library and Museum. Exhibition will open on June 6, 2013 at 5:00pm. RSVP acceptances only. The exhibition will continue through July 28, 2013. Curators’ tour with Diane Rabiej and Maria Silvestri on Sunday, June 9 at 1:00pm. “The Bishop as Patron”, a lecture by Katherine Peters will take place on Sunday, June 30 at 1:00pm. Address: The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, 445 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424, online at www.eparchyofpassaic.com. For inquiries call 973-890-7777 or email to secretary@dioceseofpassaic.org