Why You Should Do A Painted Church Tour When Visting Houston
Painted Church Tours In Texas
If you live in or are visiting Houston, Texas, one experience you must have is to visit one or a few of the legendary “Painted Churches” of the state. Painted churches are historic old churches painted by German and Czech immigrants, painted in bright colors and bold patterns to celebrate their success and keep their spirits high. Better than visiting just one church is booking a tour with the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, who have a wealth of knowledge about the area’s painted churches and will surely take you to some of the most spectacular Texas has to offer. They are also very highly rated on Trip Advisor and other review sites, which means you know your $10 fee is worth the spend. As stained glass professionals here in Texas, we at Custom Stained Glass Houston, appreciate the preservation of historic treasures such as these! In fact, we love it so much we outlined a few of the remarkable churches below as they relate to stained glass treasures.
Stained Glass Treasures In Texas Painted Churches
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
This lovely church is Nicknamed the Pink Church and was built in 1917. Technically it is the third church built on this site because the previous two were destroyed by natural disaster. The current stained glass windows are simple but stunning since much of the Gothic Revival-style architecture has been replaced in the re-builds.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Church (Dubina, TX)
The Saints Cyril and Methodius Church were designed by is famed architect Leo Dielmann after the first church was destroyed in a hurricane in 1909. to design the second church. Dielman’s designs 100 churches in Central Texas and it is easy to see why– the stunning stained glass in Saints Cyril and Methodius is matched by the most beautiful interior paintings, stenciling, and statues.
St. Mary Catholic Church (High Hill, TX)
Unlike several other churches in the area, St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill has a brick exterior with a wooden interior. This is so because church leadership encouraged communities to build churches out of brick or stone after many were destroyed by storms and fires. St. Mary was the first church in the area designed by famed church architect Leo Dielmann. His Gothic Revival style is evident by the decorative painting used to create a “Gothic Style” on the churches ceilings and the stained glass is very characteristic of the breathtaking style as well!
Here at Custom Stained Glass Houston, we have worked on any number of churches similar to the amazing chapels above as restoration experts. We cherish the long Texas church and stained glass history and would love to work with your church if the need is there. For more information on stained glass repair or restoration in all of Texas, contact us today!
