A photo tour of Saint Michael's in Chicago.
I am not Catholic and may not understand the symbolism of everything in the photos, but I can appreciate the beauty! There were no services taking place at the time and it was a perfect opportunity to wander through taking photos without disturbing anyone.
St. Michael’s parish was founded in 1852 to accommodate a growing German immigrant population when German-born brewer Michael Diversey donated land for the building of the original wooden church to the new parish. Now shepherded by the Redemptorist Order, the present 200-foot long church was dedicated in 1869. While the 1871 Great Chicago Fire ravaged the roof and inner structure, the locally sourced red sandstone brick exterior remained standing, and was fully restored by 1873. In 1888 the bell tower was completed; at 280 feet, it was one of the tallest structures in Chicago. Today, St. Mike’s serves more than 675 families in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood with daily services and community events.
Saint Michael the Archangel is known as a powerful spiritual warrior who leads the forces of Heaven against evil
Hope you enjoyed the photos and the tour of this beautiful old church!
