Wooden Side Altar and Pedestal at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Collection Source
Photographer
Description
A wall-mounted wooden altar located in the sanctuary or a side chapel of the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image highlights:
Design & Geometry: A thick, light-colored oak mensa (tabletop) supported by a large, inverted triangular pedestal. The sharp, geometric lines match the mid-century modern aesthetic of the main marble altar.
Inlaid Details: Two dark wood crosses are inlaid into the front edge of the altar, serving as simple yet elegant liturgical markers.
Construction: The pedestal tapers down to a decorative, stepped gold-toned finial at the base.
Setting: The piece is set against a plain white plaster wall, with visible electrical conduit and an outlet, suggesting its location in a functional area of the chapel used for preparations or smaller services.
