Basilica of St. Lawrence

The Basilica of St. Lawrence is a beautiful Roman Catholic Church in Asheville, NC. Built in 1905, this is the only basilica in Western North Carolina. It is reputed to have the largest free standing elliptical dome in North America. The interior of the church is exquisite with a lot of marble and wood work. However, it is best known for the elaborate stained glass windows which were made in Munich, Germany.

There are ten semi-circular windows, just under the dome, depicting scenes representing The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, The Child Jesus Teaching in the Temple, The conversion of St. Paul, The Marriage Feast at Cana, Raising to Life the Daughter of Jairus, The Calming of the Wind and Waves, The Agony in the Garden, and The Appearance of the Risen Savior to Mary Magdalene. The two large windows on the left and right walls represent Christ Healing the Afflicted and The Transfiguration. The large window in the organ loft portrays the Resurrection. There are couple of lower windows depicting St. Paul and St. Peter as subjects. Smaller windows above commenorate the four Fathers of the early church and the four Evangelists.