Nano’s Lantern Wall & Lantern Flame

Nano’s Lantern Wall

Nano’s Lantern Wall stands as the heart of Presentation Peace Circle. Situated at the axis of the former Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s sanctuary, the Lantern Wall represents hope as a guiding light for the future. The panel images are sourced from Heart of Flame written by Irish artist and iconographer Desmond M. Kyne as tribute to Nano Nagle, the Presentation Sisters founder.

Rendering of Nano’s Lantern Wall

Lantern Flame

The Lantern Flame is deeply symbolic of the spiritual fire and enduring legacy of service associated with the Presentation Sisters founder, Nano Nagle. Nagle, known as the “Lady of the Lantern” because she spent her nights walking through the dark alleyways to visit the sick and elderly. The “flame” within her lantern represents the light of Christ and the warmth of God’s love.

Large-scale metal sculpture, silver in color, depicting an abstracted lantern flame. It sits on a work surface in the artisan's workshop.
Lantern Flame sculpture in progress
Nano’s Lantern Wall at Night