
I
began training as an iconographer in Guatapé, Medellin, Colombia, where I spent
six months of my initial formation as a monk in 2002. Then, back in Peru I
continued my formation as monk and iconographer. I went to the UK in 2005 and
2006 for courses in Iconography under Sister Petra Clare and Aidan Hart in
Scotland and England, respectively.
Then,
I joined the Icon and Wall-Painting Course run by the Prince´s School of
Traditional Art, led by Aidan Hart, to improve and develop my understanding of
icons, especially of frescoes. I am a member of the British Association of
Iconographers.

As
a Benedictine Monk, the Liturgy of the Hours and the Sacraments define and
direct my life in an endless cycle of Ora et Labora (RB 48). Writing icons has
come to symbolize this way of life for me. It is a combination of monastic life
and iconography that defines me as a Christian.
At
the moment I am working on icons for commissions in the UK as well as in Peru.
I have had a lifelong love for
iconography, and have worked full time as a professional iconographer since 2006.
It is with thanksgiving to God and gratitude to my instructors, monastic
community, friends and benefactors that I am able to share with you the spirit
of iconography as part of God´s continuing expression of love for His people.
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