Christine Simoneau Hales, the creator of our parish’s wall of saints, will speak about the spiritual and artistic processes in making an icon. The joy of praying with and learning more about each saint is both transformative and enlightening. She holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, and an MS from the College of New Rochelle. Her icons and paintings are displayed in churches and collections internationally. She teaches an advanced Icon writing course in Albany and leads Introduction to Icon Writing Retreats in churches and retreat houses.