Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, (sculpture).

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, (sculpture).

Figure: cast plastic, painted; Base: concrete.

Figure: approx. H. 4 ft. x W. 2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 1 1/2 ft. x W. 3 1/2 ft.

(On plaque on front of base:) 1985/In Memory Of/FATHER LUIS FLORES/Born 11-12-32/Died 3-10-85/SERVED/ST. THOMAS APOSTLE PARISH/1-15-82-1-25-85/THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR OUR LORD/IS EQUAL TO THE LOVE OF THE ONE/YOU LOVE THE LEAST unsigned

A figure of Christ, dressed in a simple tunic and a draped outer garment, stands barefoot upon a sphere-like object and raises both arms out in front of himself. The Sacred Heart, surrounded by sun-like rays, is emblazoned on his chest. The figure is placed atop a semi-circular base that juts out from a wall in a garden area.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Emblem -- Heart

Homage -- Flores, Luis

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Abiquiu

Administered by Archdiocese of Santa Fe, St. Francis Cathedral, 213 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Located St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, P. O. Box 117, At side of church near the rectory, Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510

The statue is in memory of Father Luis Flores who served St. Thomas the Apostle Parish as pastor from 1982 to 1985.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1995.

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