Divine Inspiration: 4 of the World’s Most Beautiful

Churches

Domes, spires, buttresses– oh my! These are all features of a stunning church. But at it’s heart, the function of a church is to

bring together a congregation to delight in the glory of the Lord.

Sometimes, the most beautiful structures are symbolic of putting the needs of the fellowship above the self. So, lets

check out some of the world’s most beautiful churches!

Basilique Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens– Amiens, France

Quick Facts: • Tallest complete cathedral in France • 126 pillars support the largest cathedral interior in Western

Europe • The façade was once painted with many colors

Duomo di Milano– Milan, Italy

Quick Facts: • 5th largest church in the world • Took almost 600 years to complete • Set back by architectural direction, civil unrest, and war

Hagia Sophia– Istanbul, Turkey

Quick Facts: • Now a museum, but first a church then a mosque • Held the title of world’s largest cathedral for 1,000 years • Mosaics featuring Jesus and Mary decorate the interior

Cathedral of St. John the Divine– New York City, USA

Quick Facts: • Has been under construction since 1892 • Combination of Gothic and Byzantine Architecture • The grounds are home to wildlife including peacocks and

honeybees