Europe: logo of EEA3 designed by an Italian” “

An Italian designer has won the competition held by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) for the realization of the Logo of the Third European Ecumenical Assembly (AEE3) on the theme: “The light of Christ shines upon all. Hope for renewal and unity in Europe”. He is Gabriele Riva, a graphic designer from Belluno. Born in 1975, Riva works for Fabrica, the research centre for communication of a well-known Italian industrial group. “The logo – explains the designer – represents a cross that extends and enlarges its base over the world”, casting its light over the contours of the European continent. “It is the light of Christ – he adds – that illuminates Europe. This extension of the cross also becomes a road, the way for reconciliation, between Christians. The colours used are blue for the earth and yellow for light. Together with red, they represent the national colours of Romania, the venue for the final stage of the Assembly”.