The Garden in Early Christian Churches

12/11/2026

The Garden in Early Christian Churches

 

Our sister, Maria Josefina (Clarina) Hurtado Zolezzi from Chile graduated in October with a Master of Arts in “Art in the Christian Cult” from the Liturgical Institute of the Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome.

The title of her thesis is particularly intriguing: “The Garden in Early Christian Churches”. As part of her research, she created an embroidered altar frontal inspired by the theme of the garden. Rich in symbolism and vibrant colors, the embroidery uses simple geometric forms to convey rhythm, continuity, and a profound sense of unity.