San Pedro Retablo Ornament

Saint Peter the Apostle is the Patron Saint of Fishermen. His name is from the Greek Petros, which means rock. He was one of the twelve apostles, a fishermen of Galilee and brother to Andrew who introduced him to Jesus. Christ went fishing with Peter. For a long time before Christ came to the village the fishing had been very bad, the catch with Jesus help was very large. Christ said to Peter, "Do not be afraid, from now on you will catch men." Christ called Peter "The Rock" on which The Church would be built. He also said he was "The Keeper of the Keys to Heaven." Peter is recognized as The Prince of the Apostles and the first pope. Lynn Garlick Retablos grew organically over a period of 20 years. To create these heart-felt paintings of saints, angels and blessings, Lynn has brought to the folk art of Retablo making, all the skills and passions that she has learned through a lifetime of drawing, woodworking and painting. She is a long time resident of Taos, New Mexico. Moved by the sa