Closeup View Of A Portion Of The Altar Of Saint Benedict`s Painted Church On The Big Island, Hawaii. Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Pictured is a closeup view of a portion the altar of Saint Benedict`s Painted Church on the Big Island, Hawaii. It features the crucifixion of Jesus. The catholic church was established in 1942 and was first located on the shore of Honaunau. In 1899 Father John Berchams Velghe arrived from Belgium. Most of the people had moved from the shore higher on the slopes for more fertile soil. The church was dismantled, and moved to it`s present location with the help of mules. Father Velghe, a self-taught artist, painted the interior walls of the church which is now listed in the Hawaii State Register of Historic places and the National Register of Historic Places.