The Theology of the Body teaches that the "nuptial meaning of the body is the foundational element of human existence in the world." Father Thomas Loya, a Byzantine Catholic priest and an iconographer, will present the nuptial reality of Revelation as seen and lived through the rich imagery of Eastern Christian spirituality, liturgy and iconography. Fr. Loya, STB, MA, is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Chicago. Before entering the seminary, he earned a degree and pursued a career in commercial art and design, after which he worked for a Church design firm. He completed his studies for the priesthood in Pennsylvania and Rome and was ordained in 1982. In 1993 he added to his Bachelor of Fine Arts by earning a Masters in Counseling and Human Services. He has directed many retreats and was a guest speaker at World Youth Day 2002. Fr. Loya can be heard weekly on Relevan