Modeled on Hagia Sophia St. Clement Catholic Church Lincoln Park, Chicago Founded in 1905 as a German Parish, becoming a territorial parish by 1912 Current Byzantine-Italianate Romanesque Church completed in 1918 Inspired by the cathedral in St. Louis and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Beautifully painted by Greek catholic priest-artist Gleb Evengnovitch Werchovsky The the Barrel Vaulted ceiling inspired by the Litany of Loreto, Christ the King and Enthroned, Saint Clement, Evangelists, and many s

It is day 3 of the Saint Clement Church restoration! Our Operations Director, Katie Bak, and Fr. Peter are getting hands-on with the restoration specialists. They’ve joined the team in the painstaking process of cleaning the centuries-old canvases of the apostles. This meticulous work is bringing the vibrant colors and details back to life, revealing their original beauty. ✨ #SaintClementChicago #ChurchRestoration #CanvasCleaning #HistoricPreservation #OperationsDirector #PastorOnSite #BringingA

1.8K views · 67 reactions | The historic mosaics of the Fathers of the Church have watched over our community for generations, and now, they are being restored to their original beauty. Join Operations Director Katie Bak for a special, behind-the-scenes tour to see this meticulous work up close. Discover the history, the artistry, and the faith behind every restored detail. #saintclementparish #anchoredinfaith #chicagocatholic #community #worship #chicago | Saint Clement Chicago | Facebook