Arquivo da tag: 1944

RIO OF ALL SAINTS: SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL

On June 29th the world Christian community celebrates the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter, also called the Prince of the Apostles, was born in Galilee and was baptized Simon, having his name changed by Jesus himself, thus stating the choice of Peter as the rock on which to build His Church. Peter […]

MINISTRY OF FINANCES: THE WINTER GARDEN WORKS OF ART

Hi, fellows! I write today about the works of art put in the winter garden of the building located at 375, Presidente Antonio Carlos Avenue, in Downtown Rio – headquarters of the Rio de Janeiro Ministry of Finances. But before I start – first things first – a quick historic introduction is necessary. By the […]

MINISTÉRIO DA FAZENDA: AS OBRAS DE ARTE DO JARDIM DE INVERNO

MINISTÉRIO DA FAZENDA: AS OBRAS DE ARTE DO JARDIM DE INVERNO Olá, amigos! Escrevo hoje sobre as obras de arte colocadas no jardim de inverno do edifício-sede do Ministério da Fazenda no Rio de Janeiro, na Avenida Presidente Antonio Carlos, 375, no Centro. Antes, porém, permitam-me uma rápida explicação histórica. Através do Decreto número 24.504, […]