Church of the Most Holy Trinity

I had read some information and saw pictures of the church prior to the visit but once I arrived there, I realized that the website did not do justice to how magnificent it is. Once I was seated in the pews, I let the beautiful surroundings just soak in. There was gold detailing throughout the church, ornamentation, columns, arches, stunning stained glass windows with biblical depictions, dim lighting, rows of wooden pews, and an organ up on the balcony above the entrance.

I thought it was remarkable that the church is about 150 years old and was built during the Civil War. The pastor was very knowledgeable, composed, and knew what he was talking about. He used the metaphor of a memory chip throughout the presentation and constantly made references to it. He stated that the church symbolizes the Christian community and its history and the heroic virtue of the saints through its symbols. The symbols include the stained glass windows, stations, and icons painted throughout the church. Even the architecture reflects the past. The style is of the Romanesque revival and features asymmetric architecture, with the tall steeple on the right and a shorter tower on the left. The Romanesque period is known for its heavy and strong style, but there is often scrollwork, which adds a light and delicate touch. The pastor referred to the church as an architectural gem. He also explained that the stained glass windows serve as a Catholic memory and helps them remember where they are from. All of the Catholic churches may differ in styles and sizes, but they are joined together because of their purpose. People are reminded by symbols, hear scriptures, and as the pastor said, “It becomes our own story and we become the holy people…We are surrounded by the words of God.”

Overall, I really enjoyed this visit because of the great presentation given by the pastor and how beautiful the church was. With all of the past visits, it has been very valuable to be able to connect the material that we have read and learned about in class to the visits.


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