Back of Christ, the most famous painting by artist Thomas Fundora

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Painting is symbol for religious revival

Once deemed blasphemous, artist's image of Christ attracts 'followers'

artist's hands crushed

Artist Thomas Fundora holding the Back of Christ,
his most famous and controversial painting.

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Fundora with Miami Followers
	Thomas Fundora with the Followers of Christ of Miami, FL

Bishop Karl Pruter dedicates laser-print copy of painting
Bishop karl pruter dedicated a laser-print copy of the controversial painting "The Back of Christ" at the Prince of Peace Cathedral in Highlandville. It was standing room only at the cathedral, which is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as being the world's smallest.

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Painting Receives Blessing
	Iglesia Sagrado Corazon Padre Jesus Iglesias Diezmero

The Back of Christ
A Prayer by Thomas Fundora

Oh Christ of the desperate ones!
Turn your sight toward us,
giving us peace, light and hope
in this time of sorrow.

Give us the bread of today, without misery,
the faith on each day, without persecution.
Open a path in front of us
in which only you, and no one else
but you, could direct our destiny.

From the throne of our Father,
let us into His Kingdom
with your endless love and celestial grace!

Give us enough of your charity and faith
In order to keep going forward,
with our arms wide open toward you
and the immense clarity of your sight.

Amen

The Power of Art Resides in Thomas Fundora's Hands

Famous Painting Still Draws Mixed Reaction

If you're going to follow Christ it is by looking at his back," Fundora says. "It's so simple. Why do people have to complicate everything?"

In 1965, when representatives of the Spanish Pavilion at the New York World's Fair wanted a third represetation of Christ to hang alongside those of Picasso and Salvador Dali, they chose the controversial painting of the 30-year-old Cuban.

Thomas Fundora stands by his most famous painting, "The Back of Christ".