The Painted Church by beachzz
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This is the inside of the little church I just posted. It's simply gorgeous!
Here's some Wiki info about it:
The Star of the Sea Painted Church in Kalapana, Hawai'i was built in 1927-1928 under the direction of the Belgian Catholic missionary priest Father Evarist Gielen, who painted the upper section of the church interior.
In 1990, the church was moved to its present location just ahead of an advancing lava flow. It is located on Highway 130 between mile marker 19 and 20, and is open to the public without charge seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.[2] It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Comments (10)
giulband
Great shot and very good sense of image's composition !!
Faemike55
it's beautiful
great capture
durleybeachbum
Wow! What a triumph!
MrsRatbag
Oh, like a Hawaiian shirt spread out on the inside of the church! How beautiful!
wysiwig
Oh well then, just a simple country church after all. {;-> What a beautiful place. This blows my mind.
awjay
superb
blinkings
Agreed!
sharky_
It is Beautiful. I will have to visit there... Aloha
beachzz
I have to edit my info; this church is actually near Kona and here is the official Wiki: Sharky gave me the correct information; I had no idea there was more than one painted church!!
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church (also called simply The Painted Church[1]) is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Honaunau, Hawaii. It was built between 1899-1902 under the direction of the Belgian Catholic missionary Father John Velghe, who then painted frescoes along the interior ceiling and walls. An untrained folk-artist, Fr. Velghe depicted various biblical scenes, such as Cain's murder of Abel, Jesus refusing the Devil, and the writing on the wall, as well as a vivid illustration of sinners in Hell.[3] While the building itself is small and rectangular, Fr. Velghe painted Gothic vaults above the altar, creating the illusion of a European Gothic cathedral, inspired particularly by Burgos Cathedral.[1] Several other priests learned from Velghe and went on to establish other 'painted churches', including Star of the Sea Painted Church, painted by Father Evarist Gielen.[4]
St. Benedict's continues to be an active Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Honolulu, vicariate of West Hawaii, holding five masses per week.[5] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is open to the public for viewing seven days a week.
goodoleboy
Right down the middle, Maz. Great depth and perspective in this sterling shot of the church interior.