Adorned With Tiffany Windows, The Church Of The Holy Trinity In Mississippi Is A True Work Of Art
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published February 28, 2020
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Most everyone is familiar with the high-end retailer Tiffany & Co. However, many don’t realize there’s a bit of Tiffany & Co. right here in Mississippi – and you’ll find it at The Church of the Holy Trinity. A true work of art, the historic church contains several authentic Tiffany stained glass windows. And we must say, between the vivid colors and remarkable details, they’re absolutely breathtaking. Take a look:
The Church of the Holy Trinity can be found in Vicksburg. Its exterior is lovely, but it's no comparison to the interior of the church.
Louis Tiffany, who was the son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Tiffany, has been revered a genius for his glass work, especially when it came to his ability to capture light.
Incorporating texture into his work was another talent of Tiffany's. Throughout his career, he had many prominent clients, including Mark Twain and President Chester Arthur.
Construction of the church was completed in 1880. The stained glass windows, which were paid for mainly by donations from Civil War veterans around the country, were added to Holy Trinity in the years that followed.
Initially, six may not seem too impressive. However, it’s estimated that there are only 10 in all of Mississippi - a fact which definitely boosts the impressiveness of that number.
Aside from the six at Holy Trinity, records indicate there is one at Ventress Hall, which is on the University of Mississippi campus, one at Columbus’ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and two at Natchez’s Trinity Episcopal Church.
For more information, call (601) 636-0542. You can also visit the church’s website.
Did you know about these lovely windows? Have you seen them in person? If so, what’d you think? Were you aware of any of the other Tiffany windows in Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the state’s only stunning church. Read about another here.
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