High Altar in the Sanctuary of The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The towering Botticino marble canopy, or baldachino, is topped by the figure of Jesus under the title of the Sacred Heart. This title emphasizes the loving compassion of God, shown in the humanity of Jesus. Directly below this statue is Mary, mother of Jesus, shown as "the Immaculate Conception," that is, sinless from her first moment of existence. Under this title, she is the patroness of the Archdiocese. The statues set into the side pillars are of the twelve apostles, the four evangelists (Gospel writers), and doctors of the Church, with the archangels Michael and Gabriel.
High Altar in the Sanctuary of The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The towering Botticino marble canopy, or baldachino, is topped by the figure of Jesus under the title of the Sacred Heart. This title emphasizes the loving compassion of God, shown in the humanity of Jesus. Directly below this statue is Mary, mother of Jesus, shown as "the Immaculate Conception," that is, sinless from her first moment of existence. Under this title, she is the patroness of the Archdiocese. The statues set into the side pillars are of the twelve apostles, the four evangelists (Gospel writers), and doctors of the Church, with the archangels Michael and Gabriel.