Symmetrical View of the Altar and Eucharistic Mosaic at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Description
A centered view of the sanctuary within the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image features:
The Altar: A wide, cantilevered marble altar in a deep grey-green hue, featuring a distinctive tapered pedestal base that mirrors the geometric lines of the room.
The Mosaic Reredos: A central vertical mosaic depicting stylized wheat stalks—symbolizing the Bread of Life—rising above blue and white cloud-like forms.
Wall Accents: Two identical blue and gold liturgical banners flank the central mosaic, hung against a rustic fieldstone wall that adds natural texture to the sacred space.
Floor Detail: The altar sits on a raised platform finished with traditional terracotta-colored tiles, emphasizing the blend of modern liturgical design with local New Mexican materials.
