Friday, March 24, 2006

The Desert Christ Park


Dedicated To Peace On Earth and The Brotherhood Of Man

In the little town of Yucca Valley CA, is a truly unique monument of religious and historical significance. The Desert Christ Park was created by sculptor Frank Antone Martin in the final ten years of his life that ended in December 23, 1961. Despite physical ailments, Martin constructed 40 larger that life statues of reinforced concrete depicting Christ's life and teachings. “The Last Supper” is a relief carving into a facade three stories tall, the figures are nine feet tall, the total weight of the project is an estimated 125 tons. The Park is open until dusk and is free to the public.




Christ in the home of Lazarus with Mary and Martha. John 11:1-44








Garden of Gethsemane. Matt. 26:36-46












Samaritan woman at the well. John 4: 4-26











Sermon on the Mount. Matt 5: 7-15













Tomb of Christ. Matt 28: 1-10









Christ's Ascension. Luke 24: 50-53








Donations to the Christ Park

Desert Christ Park Foundation
6929 Apache tr
Yucca Valley, CA
92284
www.desertchristpark.org

4 Comments:

Blogger WomanHonorThyself said...

Kevin...I linked back to your ji-hadddd post..come see.smilessss>:)

March 24, 2006  
Blogger kevin said...

IW, neither had I, it's really amazing in person, I ended up taking 36 pictures! None of which do it justice.If you're ever in SoCal,you must see it.

March 24, 2006  
Blogger Always On Watch said...

Lovely!

Next time we visit Southern CA, I'll have to check on this place.

March 25, 2006  
Blogger Brooke said...

Those are beautiful! Thanks, Kevin!

March 27, 2006  

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