La Cathedrale St. Jean
by Ben Prepelka
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La Cathedrale St. Jean
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Ben Prepelka
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Taking up a city block in downtown Lafayette, the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, the Saint John Cemetery and Cathedral-Carmel school fill much of Vermilionville's (today's Lafayette) history. The present day cathedral, built in 1916, occupies the same land donated for the first church, which dates back to 1821.
Following a Dutch Romanesque style, the cathedral's massive brick walls and octagon bell tower dominate the heart of the city. Its capacious interior is supported by a series of arches and columns, accentuated by the light from upper story windows. Its marvelous flambeau stained glass (portraying the life of St. John the Evangelist), 14 mosaic Stations of the Cross, statues and stone medallions beautify the nave. Before the altar, crypts hold the remains of the first and second bishops of Lafayette. The adjacent St. John Cemetery, containing the grave of land donor Jean Mouton, is the oldest cemetery in Lafayette.
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September 22nd, 2016
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Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This stunning image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art for Ever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2020 March: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Also feel free to post your feature on our group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296998814248643/ Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (March 2, 2020)
Virginia Artho
Ben, this is a stunning capture—such beautiful light! The colors and perspective are very inviting! L/F
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group E IS FOR ECCLESIASTICAL themed week DECEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 16. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L
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