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St. Benedict's Painted Church

A tiny 1899 church painted wall to ceiling by its own priest.

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Our take

Father John Velghe had no training and used house paint on wood, and the result still floors people: Bible scenes wrapping the whole interior of St. Benedict's. It remains an active parish above Honaunau. Visits are self-guided and free, donations welcome. Go in daylight, since the lights mostly come on for mass.

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