Sainte Trinite

Last Sunday we had the opportunity to visit the Cathedral Sainte Trinite, a remarkable church vibrant with murals interpreting Biblical stories in a uniquely Haitian way. Commissioned in the 1950s, this project "helped spark a renaissance of all the arts in Haiti" (Bessinger 1995).

The lighting was pretty low in the church, but these photos should give you some sense of the color and detail of the paintings.

(It reminded me of the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, which those of you in the U.S. should visit if you're looking for a similar experience that's closer to home.)