St. Aloysius Catholic Church - Photos Decor Details

St. Aloysius Catholic Church

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The lower level of the church: Parducci sculpturing, Pewabic Tile, 26 different types of marble.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lower level

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lower level altar detail

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Way of the Cross - lower level

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lower level

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lower level

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Main level sanctuary detail

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Way of the Cross - main level

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A tympan can be see above each of the entrance doors, depicting the Creation, the Crucification and the Pentecost. This image shows the Creation.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A tympan can be see above each of the entrance doors, depicting the Creation, the Crucification and the Pentecost. This image shows the Crucification above the left entrance door, with the frieze underneath showing devotional worshipers.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A tympan can be see above each of the entrance doors, depicting the Creation, the Crucification and the Pentecost. This image shows the Pentecost.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The twelve apostles, most holding symbols of their martyrdom, stand in their niches above each side door - all behind pigeon-proof screens.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Six apostles above the right side entrance door.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Front facade detail

Symbols of three of the evangelists, here the ox of Saint Luke

Symbols of three of the evangelists, here the lion of Saint Mark

Symbols of three of the evangelists, here the eagle of Saint John

Detail shot of church patriarchs from two of the doorway arch capitals

A rooftop angel points to a scroll of Divine Law

Another rooftop angel pointing to a scroll of Divine Law on the left side of the roof with the David Stott building in the background.

The cross high above the main entrance as seen with a telephoto lens

The cross, high above the main entrance, looked at from a different angle

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St. Aloysius Catholic Church - Photos Decor Details

St. Aloysius Catholic Church