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The Seven Roles of the Savior: Music Video
BYU Law is home to a seven-panel polyptych of scenes from Jesus Christ’s ministry, created by acclaimed sacrocubist painter Jorge Cocco. The paintings depict the seven law-related roles of the Savior invoked in our mission statement: healer, mediator, counselor, peacemaker, advocate, lawgiver, and judge – all attributes law students and faculty seek to develop. Displayed as a central piece to the school, this polyptych is a reminder to BYU law students and faculty of their mission to become “people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor.”
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Cocco discusses new piece now hanging in BYU Law School
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This piece, featuring seven panels, utilizes features of the post-cubist art movement to portray sacred events. Jorge Cocco Santángelo is a renowned self-taught artist who creates religious works of art. Although familiar with many techniques and mediums, Santángelo has been devoted to painting what he calls “sacrocubism,” a style of painting portraying religious events in the style of the post-cubists – an art style that transforms figures and objects into geometric shapes. The piece was commissioned by Jared and Ruth Sine.
Selected remarks by Dean David Moore for BYU Law’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2023, reflecting on how BYU Law honors the roles of the Savior depicted in the Cocco artwork:
Healer
First, we honor and emulate the Savior’s role as healer. We heal conflicts and clients. For each of us, the greatest healing the Savior offers is the possibility to become one again with God—to overcome the sin and death that would otherwise keep us from Him.
Mediator
In addition to being the ultimate healer, the Savior is “the great Mediator of all men.” 1 Timothy teaches, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
Counselor
Isaiah referred to the Savior as "Counsellor." J. Reuben Clark, for whom the Law School is named, was a counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for nearly 30 years. He humbly declared, "In the service of the Lord, it is not where you serve but how."
Peacemaker
Isaiah also described the Savior as “The Prince of Peace.” In following His example, we can choose charity and civility in our professional and personal interactions.
Advocate
Civility is much needed in the adversarial system of the law. In that system, lawyers are advocates. Law students and others can be zealous advocates to advance moral policies and benefit those in need.
Lawgiver
The Savior has given the law that we must follow to receive exaltation. That law includes the two great commandments. Inspired law extends to the cornerstone of U.S. law, the Constitution.
Judge
Not only is the Savior the lawgiver, He is also "the Judge of all the earth."
As these observations demonstrate, BYU Law is a special place. “We are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ and honor His many roles, including healer, mediator, counselor, peacemaker, advocate, lawgiver and judge.” We do so not only in word but in deed. As our Mission Statement proclaims, “we seek to be and develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor.”