Evening of the Arts
![Fr Michael introduces the Evening of the Arts](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0420.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
In celebration of St Philip’s birthday (July 22) the Oratory hosted an Evening of the Arts, displaying the wealth of creative talent among our parishioners and friends. As well as painting and conceptual art, there were poetry readings, specially composed songs, and a short play starring St Philip and St Peter. Very many thanks to everyone involved.
![A parishioner dressed as St Philip hands out programs in front of the Happy Birthday sign](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0421.jpg?resize=750%2C904&ssl=1)
![A view of the crowd](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2161.jpeg?resize=750%2C563&ssl=1)
![Attendees look at Br Ted's four paintings from the life of St Philip](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0422.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![The death mask of St Philip hangs above a new reliquary made by Peter Dwyer, and a bust by Winston Diaz](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0439.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Attendees ponder art by Lezsek Wyczolkowski](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0426.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![A small painting by Gabriella Giannini of St Philip](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0434.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![A small icon by Ivony Vistan with descriptions](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0432.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Parishioners discuss Fr Christopher's drawings](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0437.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Parishioners in front of a newe painting of St Philip by James Smith](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0442.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![An attendee snaps a photo of a new painting of St Philip by Ale Groen](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0444.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Lynn Wyczolkowski explains her photography](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0450.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Ale Groen explains his interactive art](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0458.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Nadine Wyczolkowski explains her photography](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0462.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Ivony Vistan describes the making of the St Philip banner](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0469.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Conrad Sibiga performs a composition inspired by St Philip](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0490.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Fr Philip Cleevely reads a poem](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0495.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1)
![Fr Derek reads a poem by Sherwin Saverimuttu](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0498.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&ssl=1)
![Clive and Fr Michael perform a short play as St Philip and St Peter](https://i0.wp.com/oratory-toronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9CE0540.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&ssl=1)