Spiritual Vincennes
There are many ways to spiritually connect in Vincennes. From quiet reflection in nature at Fox Ridge Nature Park to touring the oldest basilica in the state of Indiana…
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Religious Art
October 9, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“For hundreds of years, stained glass windows have illuminated churches, serving as decorative and informative artwork with scenes and motifs exploring religious subjects and themes. On October 9 from 1-4 p.m., six historic churches in Vincennes showcase this art form during the Stained Glass Sunday open house.
Participating churches include:
- St. John’s Catholic Church, 803 Main Street
- St. James Episcopal Church, 610 Perry Street
- Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, 205 Church Street
- Bethany Presbyterian Church, 702 N. 8th Street
- First United Methodist Church, 411 N. 4th Street
- New Life Holy Cathedral, 101 N. 5th Street
Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks and Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation.
Free with RSVP. Tourgoers may visit participating churches in any order. The sites featured are mostly accessible to all (two steps must be navigated to access the main hall from a side room at St. James Episcopal Church). Tour headquarters will be at St. James Episcopal Church, 610 Perry Street.
To gain an even deeper appreciation of stained glass artistry, attend a Stained Glass Talk on October 6 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 2004 N. 2nd Street, Vincennes.
Make your reservation online using the form below, by visiting StainedGlassSunday22.eventbrite.com, or by calling 317-639-4534.”
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317-639-4534
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Religious Art
October 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn about the artistry of stained glass and restoration techniques at a talk led by Jules Mominee of Evansville-based Mominee Studios. For over 40 years, Mominee Studios has created original works of stained glass for religious, commercial, and residential buildings, and restored hundreds of historic stained glass windows, including those at Vincennes’ Basilica of St. Francis Xavier. The talk precedes Stained Glass Sunday, an open house on October 9 showcasing the interiors of six Vincennes churches.
Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks and Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation.
Free with RSVP. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, which is accessible to all.
Make your reservation online using the form below, by visiting StainedGlassTalk22.eventbrite.com, or by calling 317-639-4534.
317-639-4534
