While researching the previous article, “Horror Movies Filmed in Churches”, it turns out that some of the best are not to be found in the United State, but rather over in Europe. Some of the greatest period horror movies ever made were filmed in Europe, spanning from silent classics to the modern era. So, if you’re in Europe over Halloween, and are pining for a creepy church … [Read more...]
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WORLD’S TALLEST CHRISTIAN STATUES (continued)
Christ of Peace Cochabamba, Bolivia (34 meters) The statue of Christ of Peace in Bolivia is (again to the consternation of many Brazilians) the tallest statue of Jesus in Latin America. Completed in 1994, its design was clearly inspired by Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, but thanks to its later construction has surpassed its more famous rival in size. Like many other … [Read more...]
CHURCHES OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (continued)
Beth Sholom Synagogue Elkins Park, Pennsylvania (built 1954) Web: www.bethsholomcongregation.org The Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania is the only synagogue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is one of the relatively few projects of his in Pennsylvania, and one of the last that he personally worked on. In a portfolio of unique designs this was one of … [Read more...]
BIBLICAL SITES OF IRAN (continued)
Tombs of Esther and Mordecai Hamadan, Iran Esther is one of the most famous of all of the women mentioned in the Old Testament. Historically, she may be the most important woman in the Old Testament, as she played an absolutely critical role in the survival of the Jewish people during the Exile period. Esther and her Uncle Mordecai lived sometime around the end of the 6th … [Read more...]
OLDEST CHURCH BUILDINGS IN AMERICA (continued)
St. Luke’s Church & Jamestown Church Smithfield & Jamestown, Virginia (Episcopal) Web: http://historicstlukes.org www.nps.gov/jame The Church of St. Luke and the Jamestown Church are the two oldest churches still standing in what was the original thirteen colonies, as well as the two oldest Protestant church buildings in the United States. The two are both … [Read more...]
LARGEST TRADITIONAL CHURCHES IN AMERICA (continued)
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC Web: www.nationalshrine.com The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic church building in the United States and was, for a brief time, the largest church of any denomination in the Western Hemisphere. Its prominence comes from its location in the … [Read more...]
LARGEST CONGREGATIONS IN AMERICA – PART 1 (TRADITIONAL continued)
Church of the Resurrection Leawood, Kansas Largest Methodist (United Methodist Church), Est, 10,000-19,000 members Web: https://cor.org The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is the largest traditional (UMC) Methodist church in the United States. Of all denominations that existed in the United States prior to 1800, the Church of the Resurrection is believed … [Read more...]
SEVEN MOST RELIGIOUS SUPERHEROES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE (continued)
4 – ARCHANGEL (1963) Archangel is one of the founding members of the X-Men. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963, he was one of the original superheroes that debuted with the X-Men comics. Originally known as Angel, Warren Worthington’s powers include great strength and the ability to fly, thanks to his angelic wings. His hero name is inspired not only by his wings, … [Read more...]
HORROR MOVIES FILMED IN CHURCHES
Considering that a ridiculous number of horror films have religious overtones, it is surprisingly difficult to find a lot of churches in the United States where such movies were filmed. This is especially true where interior shots are concerned. But our fantastic staff (me) at The Complete Pilgrim managed to find a handful of pretty good ones. Want to find a Hollywood-creepy … [Read more...]
WHERE IS THE LOCATION OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT? (continued)
Click here for previous page Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion Axum, Ethiopia One of the strongest traditions regarding the Ark of the Covenant is that it found its way to Ethiopia. There are several different explanations of how it got there, the most famous account concerning King Solomon. According to tradition, Solomon was the father of the Ethiopian royal dynasty, … [Read more...]
