Our beautiful Nativity scene is now on display in the Cathedral’s High Altar. This year’s display features life-size characters from the book Nativity by Australian Illustrator Julie Vivas.
“The biblical story of the Nativity is one about faith, love – and a miracle.
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With illustrations that are enchanting and unexpected, Julie Vivas reveals the human side to Mary’s story, beautifully imagining the Angel Gabriel delivering the news to her, the exhausting journey with Joseph to Bethlehem, and at last the deliverance of the baby Jesus.”
Some copies of Julie’s books are available to purchase from the Cathedral’s Pop-up Shop – located just inside the main doors.
About Julie Vivas
Julie is one of Australia’s most loved and popular picture book illustrators. Her first picture book, The Tram to Bondi Beach (written by Libby Hathorn), was Highly Commended in the 1982 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Awards. However it is for her illustrations in the beloved Australian classic Possum Magic, written by Mem Fox, that she has become most well known. This book was Highly Commended at the 1984 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards.
In 1990 The Very Best of Friends, Julie’s first picture book with Margaret Wild, won this particular award. Julie has since been short-listed for this award several times. In 1992 she was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her significant contribution to children’s literature.