May 12, 2021
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Art and architecture at San Isidro Church in Pompano Beach.
San Isidro Church takes the shape of a huge half-disc with a skylight spire.
Window of San Isidro is visible from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. In the background, angels can be seen plowing along with him.
Statue of Our Lady Help of Christians greets visitors at San Isidro Church. She wields a scepter in her right hand as she cradles the Christ Child in her left.
To the right of the Mary statue is a matching image of Jesus showing his Sacred Heart.
Larger-than-life statue of Jesus ascends along an outer wall at San Isidro Church.
The nave at San Isidro Church features banners, crucifix, even a huge crown of thorns.
The crown of thorns, suspended in front of the sanctuary at San Isidro Church, is a constant reminder of Christ's redemptive suffering.
Flanking the crucifix are two banners. The one at left shows a lamb with a victory flag, for Christ's triumph over death. The banner at right mixes a cross with Chi-Rho, a monogram for 'Christos' or Christ.
Statuette of San Isidro has a place of honor at the sanctuary.
Mary and Joseph share a spot at the sanctuary of San Isidro Church.
Sod and flowers spell out 'Alleluya' in this banner at San Isidro Church, Pompano Beach.
The Tabernacle and stand in the chapel of San Isidro are done in mixed media, including a lighted cross.
The front of the chapel's Tabernacle is embossed with metallic wheat and grapes, the elements of the Eucharist.
This warm painting shows San Isidro saying grace along with his wife, Maria Torribia. She has been declared a saint as well, as Santa Maria de la Cabeza.
Modern-style crucifix hangs at the rear of San Isidro Church's chapel.
San Isidro kept its old church building as a parish hall, and has used it as a backup church during the COVID pandemic.
Statuette of San Isidro stands to the left of the altar in the parish hall.
This shrine for Our Lord of Miracles is a copy of a mural in Lima, Peru. The original was unharmed after earthquakes devastated the city in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Stern-looking statue of St. Jude Thaddeus stands outside the church. He points to an image of Jesus, which he is said to have brought to the king of Edessa.
Painted ceramic picture of San Isidro greets visitors at the church office.
Window of San Isidro is visible from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. In the background, angels can be seen plowing along with him.
Statue of Our Lady Help of Christians greets visitors at San Isidro Church. She wields a scepter in her right hand as she cradles the Christ Child in her left.
To the right of the Mary statue is a matching image of Jesus showing his Sacred Heart.
Larger-than-life statue of Jesus ascends along an outer wall at San Isidro Church.
The nave at San Isidro Church features banners, crucifix, even a huge crown of thorns.
The crown of thorns, suspended in front of the sanctuary at San Isidro Church, is a constant reminder of Christ's redemptive suffering.
Flanking the crucifix are two banners. The one at left shows a lamb with a victory flag, for Christ's triumph over death. The banner at right mixes a cross with Chi-Rho, a monogram for 'Christos' or Christ.
Statuette of San Isidro has a place of honor at the sanctuary.
Mary and Joseph share a spot at the sanctuary of San Isidro Church.
Sod and flowers spell out 'Alleluya' in this banner at San Isidro Church, Pompano Beach.
The Tabernacle and stand in the chapel of San Isidro are done in mixed media, including a lighted cross.
The front of the chapel's Tabernacle is embossed with metallic wheat and grapes, the elements of the Eucharist.
This warm painting shows San Isidro saying grace along with his wife, Maria Torribia. She has been declared a saint as well, as Santa Maria de la Cabeza.
Modern-style crucifix hangs at the rear of San Isidro Church's chapel.
San Isidro kept its old church building as a parish hall, and has used it as a backup church during the COVID pandemic.
Statuette of San Isidro stands to the left of the altar in the parish hall.
This shrine for Our Lord of Miracles is a copy of a mural in Lima, Peru. The original was unharmed after earthquakes devastated the city in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Stern-looking statue of St. Jude Thaddeus stands outside the church. He points to an image of Jesus, which he is said to have brought to the king of Edessa.
Painted ceramic picture of San Isidro greets visitors at the church office.
Photography: JIM DAVIS | FC
