Searching for Thaddeus

Thaddeus was a fi fteenth-century bishop of Cork who was honoured in both Ireland and Italy. He led a remarkable life ? he was made bishop twice, and was beatifi ed in 1895 ? but is now all but forgotten. In Searching for Thaddeus, art historian Patricia Curtin-Kelly tells the tale of this re markable man, and discusses the many works of art ? found mainly in churches acro ss County Cork and in Ivrea, Italy ? that bear witness to the high esteem in which he was held. Searching for Thaddeus features numerous photographs of the remarkable artworks which celebrate "Blessed Thaddeus" ? painti ngs, stained-glass windows and reliquaries ? and the churches in which they can be seen. It is a highly read able book about a remarkable son of Cobh. AUTHOR: Patricia Curtin-Kelly is a Cork-born art historian who lives in Dublin. She has an M.A. in art history from University College Dublin. She has lectured, and been published, widely. Her books include An Ornament to the City: Holy Trinity Church & the Capuchin Order and Harry Clarke & His Legacy: The Stained Glass in St Joseph's Church, Terenure.