SS. Cyril and Methodius in Lemont
| SS. Cyril and Methodius Church | |
|---|---|
Polish Cathedral style | |
| Groundbreaking | |
| Completed | 1929 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
SS. Cyril and Methodius in Lemont (Polish: Kościół Świętego Cyryla i Metodego) - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, located in Lemont, Illinois.
It is a prime example of the so-called '
religious
edifices that dominate the Lemont skyline.
History
Jasna Góra, in reverence to the shrine of the Black Madonna
in Poland. The parish offers mass in both Polish and English and is currently home to 1,965 families.
Architecture
The church was designed by
steeple which is the highest elevation in all of Cook County, Illinois
.
Patron saints
patron saints
of Europe.
Church in architecture books
 | This article includes a improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (January 2010) ) |
- Sinkevitch, Alice (2004). The AIA Guide to Chicago. Harvest Books.
- Schulze, Franz; Harrington, Kevin (2003). Chicago's Famous Buildings. University Of Chicago Press.
- McNamara, Denis R. (2005). Heavenly City: The Architectural Tradition of Catholic Chicago. Liturgy Training Publications.
- Chiat, Marylin (2004). The Spiritual Traveler: Chicago and Illinois: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Peaceful Places. HiddenSpring.
- Lane, George A. (1982). Chicago Churches and Synagogues: An Architectural Pilgrimage. Loyola Press.
- Kantowicz, Edward R. (2007). The Archdiocese of Chicago: A Journey of Faith. Booklink.
- Kociolek, Jacek (2002). Kościoły Polskie w Chicago {Polish Churches of Chicago} (in Polish). Ex Libris.
See also
- Polish Cathedral stylechurches of Chicago
- Polish Americans
- Roman Catholicism in Poland