Stained Glass Sunday

610 Perry Street,Vincennes IN 47591

09 October, 2022

Description

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 StreetSt. James Episcopal Church, 610 Perry StreetBasilica of St. Francis Xavier, 205 Church StreetBethany Presbyterian Church, 702 N. 8th StreetFirst United Methodist Church, 411 N. 4th StreetNew Life Holy Cathedral, 101 N. 5th StreetSponsored 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. Tickets can be found here: StainedGlassTalk22.eventbrite.com Bottom Photo: Basilica of St. Francis Zavier: Moberly Photography.