St Mary's in the Hill Country
Jun 14, 2021 20:21:37 #
A couple of weeks back we spent the evening in Fredericksburg, a charming town in the Texas Hill Country and had a chance to tour St Mary's Catholic Church and its a sight not to be missed if you're ever in the Texas Hill Country, specifically Fredericksburg.
St. Mary's Catholic Church began with a handful of German immigrants in 1846 and, since then, has been a continually growing spiritual family. The famous twin towers of the two churches, the Marienkirche (1861) and the new St. Mary’s (1908) pictured, have long been beacons of faith, hope, and love in Fredericksburg and throughout the Hill Country. The original church, much smaller, plainer and now used as a meeting hall had all the windows and artifacts removed and placed in the newer church. The community has also been blessed with St. Mary’s Catholic School which has educated and taught their children since 1856...Best viewed in download, Cheers
St. Mary's Catholic Church began with a handful of German immigrants in 1846 and, since then, has been a continually growing spiritual family. The famous twin towers of the two churches, the Marienkirche (1861) and the new St. Mary’s (1908) pictured, have long been beacons of faith, hope, and love in Fredericksburg and throughout the Hill Country. The original church, much smaller, plainer and now used as a meeting hall had all the windows and artifacts removed and placed in the newer church. The community has also been blessed with St. Mary’s Catholic School which has educated and taught their children since 1856...Best viewed in download, Cheers
Jun 14, 2021 20:48:08 #
Been to F'burg many times.
Never toured this church.
Enjoyed the images and is now on the list of things to do.
Thanks! Pat
Never toured this church.
Enjoyed the images and is now on the list of things to do.
Thanks! Pat
Jun 14, 2021 20:53:13 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Been to F'burg many times.
Never toured this church.
Enjoyed the images and is now on the list of things to do.
Thanks! Pat
Never toured this church.
Enjoyed the images and is now on the list of things to do.
Thanks! Pat
Thanks Pat, yes its a beautiful church, reminiscent of those in Europe...
Jun 14, 2021 21:08:18 #
Jun 14, 2021 21:17:36 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
Lovely church in the "classic tradition". Thanks for sharing excellent pictures to help us feel we have been there with you.
Jun 14, 2021 21:47:45 #
Paul Diamond wrote:
Lovely church in the "classic tradition". Thanks for sharing excellent pictures to help us feel we have been there with you.
Thank you Paul
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jaymatt wrote:
Nice architecture shots--enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed them John
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Chout
Loc: Central Texas
Have you thought about doing the Painted Churches of Texas tour? Most are up around Caldwell County, but there is one in Shiner and one in Praha as well.
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