Mantle
Object number2016.43.13 a,b
Datec. 1950
MediumFabric; Metal; Plastic; Felt; Vinyl; Paper; Ink; Adhesive tape
Credit LineGift of St. Paul of the Cross Monastery
DescriptionBlack fabric mantle with removable Passionist insignia.DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 44.5 × 80 in. (113 × 203.2 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 6.25 × 3.625 × 0.625 in. (15.9 × 9.2 × 1.6 cm)
Inscriptions(b)
Front has white vinyl applied Passionist symbol with Latin phrase "JESU XPI / PASSIO", which translates to “The Passion of Jesus Christ”.
Reverse has white rectangular label with text handwritten in green ink "William DAVIN".
Historical NotesTraditionally, the monks wore a habit of black clothing, including a robe and wool mantle with their insignia, which were originally handmade from felt. St. Paul of the Cross Monastery is the first site of the Passionist Congregation in North America and has been in operation since the mid-19th century. The original building was erected in 1854 (the cornerstone was laid in 1853) after the Bishop of Pittsburgh, Father Michael O’Connor, helped the order secure property on the South Side owned by the Catholic Diocese. The Passionists were begun by Paolo Daneo, known as St. Paul of the Cross, and were based in Italy for its first century; three of the four founders (Frs. Anthony Calandri, Albinus Magno, Stanislaus Parcyzk, and Brother Lawrence DiGiacomo) of St. Paul of the Cross Monastery came from Italy to America as missionaries. The Passionists are dedicated to a life of prayer, poverty, penance, and solitude, and proclaim the love of God for us as seen in Jesus’ cross.
Previous owner
William Davin
Related institution
Passionists
On View
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c. 1950
c. 1950
c. 1970
1847-1969
