Posted in Buffalo
January 31, 2018
The Little-Known Church Hiding In Buffalo That Is An Absolute Work Of Art
Buffalo is bursting at the seams with beautiful buildings – some of the most beautiful of which are places of worship. And this little-known church hiding in Buffalo is an absolute work of art… both inside and out! Let’s take a look:
The building was constructed in 1911 and was an operating church until 2007.
Fortunately, that's where the Buffalo Religious Arts Center stepped in! The organization took over the building in 2008, making sure to maintain its beauty. And they've done such a great job, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009!
The goal of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center is to "preserve fine art from houses of worship that were forced to close." Inside, you'll see religious art in the form of stained glass windows, statues, oil and watercolor paintings, and more.
Even without the art inside, the building is a work of art in and of itself. The Roman Basilica styling of the church is amazingly intricate.
The whole concept of the center is a wonderful way to preserve the art and relics of now-closed places of worship.
The stained glass windows at the Religious Arts Center and the St. Francis Xavier Church are one of the main attractions. Once you see them in person, you'll understand why!
There's something new to see around every corner at this little-known church. And thanks to the Buffalo Religious Arts Center, you can have easy access to it all!
Tours of the church are available for students grades 5 and up. The general public can also schedule tours to learn more about this historic building and the artwork displayed within.
Have you ever been to the Buffalo Religious Arts Center? Share your favorite parts of this beautiful church in the comments below! Bonus points if you share photos of this work of art with us on Instagram @onlyinbuffalo!
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