I am fascinated by the architecture and art in sacred spaces.
So I jumped at the opportunity to take photos of this church.
So I jumped at the opportunity to take photos of this church.
The colorful carved images in the reredos
provide the focal point in the Spanish mission-style chapel.
provide the focal point in the Spanish mission-style chapel.
Look up. The herringbone latillas, vigas and corbells
create a true masterpiece in spruce and ponderosa pine.
Peaceful and beautiful.
Soothing to the soul.
(Visitation Catholic Church, Kansas City Mo.)
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25 comments:
What a gorgeous place to worship. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful, Gayle. Absolutely beautiful! I love the mission style in anything and in this quiet place of worship it blends its own serenity to the space.
I agree I love them also the older the better....
What a beautiful church!! I bet it was so much fun to photograph.
Thank you again for the Laura Ingalls Wilder house tip. We had SO much fun!
The chapel is very beautiful. To sit there among all that beauty. Bet it smells wonderful too.
blessings, jilly
Lovely...I really enjoy cathedral architecture also, of all kinds.
such magnificance.
Wow, that is just beautiful. Love it! How wonderful to be there. Where is this located, if I may ask? thanks for sharing.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.-
John Keats
It was the first thing that came to mind : )
Such a beautiful church!! The architecture and art is stunning!! Thanks for sharing!! ;) xo Heather
Stunning. These are the places that I get lost in during the sermon...just looking at all the details...Smiles...Renee
I love old churches - especially small, old churches. This one is beautiful.
Very cool photos!
Old churches have so much character! Great pictures!
chris
Lovely art work!
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Those lamps and the ceiling work is unique.
What a gorgeous chapel
Hugs
donna
Where is this ?
I love to see inside churches. You captured the uniqueness and beauty of this Chapel very well.
Thank you for your prayers and kind words on my blog. I value your friendship thru blogging.
It is certainly soothing to the soul. Thank you for showing these.
What a beautiful church. I love the colors.
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Lovely pictures. I go to Italy on the 11th, again for a classs with Sue Spargo. I already am looking forward to visit the DUOMO with all those beautiful things inside....
So beautiful!
I saw some stunning old churches in New Mexico when I visited, and many very old ancient ones. I loved them!
Lorraine
What a beautiful church! I would love to be able to go there and see more of it. It is one of the most incredible interiors I have ever seen!
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