The triptych "Canon in three parts", created in 2000, made its debut at the "Canis Ecclesiorum" exhibition in the fall of that year at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City. The exhibition took place during the Feast of Saint Francis celebrations.
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, also known as St. John's Cathedral, is a renowned Episcopal cathedral located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. It is the fourth-largest Christian church in the world and the largest cathedral in the United States.
The cathedral is famous for its Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival architecture, featuring massive granite walls and a grand nave that soars 124 feet high. Construction began in 1892 and is still ongoing, making it the largest unfinished cathedral in the world.
The Feast of Saint Francis is an annual celebration honoring the patron saint of animals and the environment. A highlight of the festivities is the Blessing of the Animals ceremony, where people bring their pets to the cathedral to receive a blessing.
The "Canon in three parts" triptych was displayed during this special event, adding to the reverent and joyful atmosphere as the cathedral celebrated the interconnectedness of all living beings.
