Artwork of St. William's

07/02/2012

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I've always loved the artwork at St. William's.  Their altar is among my top five favorites.  Their stations are incredible as well!  Next time I'm by, I'll snap some photos of their statues.  They've got a favorite rendition of Our Lady that I melt over every time I see it!

Oh... and this is only the lower church!  Being in Philadelphia, St. William's is one of those churches that boasts TWO floors - an Upper and a Lower church!
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All the Stations are just as resplendent!
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How perfect is this for the Altar?
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The woodwork creats a sort of baldicino over the tabernacle. It's truly beautiful.
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A Pieta in the narthex (gets moved during Lent).
 


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dymphna
07/03/2012 15:32

Where is Philly is this? We've been to the St. Rita shrine and saw the Cathedral. The next time we are there I plan to see St. John Neuman and the St. Katherine Drexel shrines. I want to see St. William now.

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Gina
07/03/2012 21:51

It's in NE Philly! :) And yes, it's such a beautiful parish! We've got so many pretty churches up here. I'll be taking photos of my home parish in a couple weeks. Wait until you see THAT! *Grin*

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Ken Houser
01/20/2013 03:31

Just thought you might like to know, that the Last Supper displayed on the Altar of the Lower Church was hand carved by a Parishioner of St. William Parish in 1973 - Mr. Gregor Betz. Mr. Betz and another parishioner, Mr. Gallagher, carved many pieces found within the church. Thanks for covering my home parish church. Very glad someone else appreciates the artwork within the church. There is much to be seen. Stop by the Organ and say Hi the next time you're around on a Sunday!

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