A subscriber recently asked me about the process of the movement of sacred art from a local church or cathedral into a secular or religiously affiliated museum and is there a specific “Rite” of the Church that applies to this situation? Before I answer the question allow me to provide a quick review in reference to the word “Rite/rite.” When a capital “R” is used it refers to specific Rites, such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the Rite of Baptism, the Rite of Anointing of the Sick, etc. Also, a capital R is used when referring to … Continue reading Sacred Art – Its Fate When a Catholic Church Closes Its Doors