The late artist Maxo Vanka created the mural in 1941, based on a scene from the Book of Exodus. It’s one of 25 murals that cover the walls and ceilings of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church.

Though painted churches exist throughout Mexico, ... ideas central to the ancient society that the crown, the church and the successive governments of an independent Mexico all failed to eradicate.

The Painted Churches were built by Czech and German immigrants in the 19th century, and they’re every bit as flamboyant and beautiful as you’d expect. Think hand-painted ceilings, ...

Deputies said that all the graffiti was painted in red, and they didn t locate any paint cans in or near the church. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 58-CRIME. Top Picks ...

Three weeks after Greenville developer Ron Rallis painted a church pink, plans remain up in the air for its next life. A Sept. 5 deadline was set for community ideas.

NEWPORT – Squinting up at the bright white facade of Trinity Church from the few shaded areas in Queen Anne’s Square that have a good view of the building, artists, professional and novice alike, use ...

The hills of Central Texas were once dotted with churches built by Czech and German immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Thirty-two remain. Collectively known as the Painted Churches of ...

However, this church was not painted until the 1950s by a German-educated artist, making it one of the last to be completed. Buie Harwood, professor emeritus and author of Decorating Texas: ...

Texas has more than 20 painted churches, built by early Czech and German settlers, and four are included on the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce tour: Dubina's Sts.

There was once a fourth painted church on the Big Island, Maria Lanakila (Our Lady of Victory) near Kealia. It was destroyed in a 1950 earthquake.

KAILUA-KONA — It’s been 25 years since the food pantry at the Painted Church in South Kona opened its doors to the needy. ADVERTISING KAILUA-KONA — It’s been 25 years since the food pantry ...