The Saint John’s Bible Now On Display at Infirmary

In 1998, Saint John’s Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible. It will be on display at the Infirmary Sept. 4 – Oct. 31 and then move to our Hot Springs campus for the remainder of the year.

We are the only central and South Arkansas Catholic health system to host The Saint John’s Bible as it tours the country. The 1,165-page Bible was written on vellum using quills, handmade inks and pigments. The 160 illuminations are gilded with gold leaf, silver leaf and platinum. The Bible is divided into seven volumes and is two feet tall by three feet wide when open.

Special Mass with the Bishop: Sept. 7 at 9am

Bishop Anthony Taylor will lead a public Mass at the Infirmary’s Chapel.

We invite you to explore this work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today, illuminating the Word of God for a new  millennium.

Public Viewing Schedule

Monday – Saturday, 7am – 7:30pm and Sunday, 4-8pm