Light: Advent Calendar 2023

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The Magi follow the star, 6th century, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna,  ©MFletcher
The Magi follow the star, 6th century, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, ©MFletcher

Daily Light-themed Artworks & Audio Commentary


The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (John 1:15)

We are delighted to announce our Advent Calendar for 2023. This year's theme is light.

From December 1–24, we will share a daily link to a light-related artwork and its associated commentary. An audio option will be available, allowing you to enjoy listening to the commentary while exploring the high-resolution image.  

We hope that you enjoy this year's VCS Advent Calendar.


Anastasis (άνάστασις) by Giorgio Andreotta Calò

December 9

The Light of Dawn

Black City on Gold River by William Congdon

December 8

Dark's Light

Andromeda by Anselm Kiefer

December 7

The Starry Heavens Above, and the Moral Law Within

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

December 6

Reach for the Sky

Untitled by Dan Flavin

December 5

Presiding Presence

Reflections by David Wood

December 4

Father of Lights

The Trinity, from a Book of Hours by an unknown English artist

December 3

The Father and I are One

Baptistry window in Coventry Cathedral by John Piper and Nicholas Patrick Reyntiens

December 2

Light Above Water

The Separation of Light and Dark by Michelangelo Buonarroti

December 1

Order from Chaos


Daily Advent Calendar Emails

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