Church of the Assumption - Ansonia, CT

This beautiful stone church is located in the town of Ansonia, CT.  The church is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and they contacted me because they need photos to be used in Newsletters, brochures and online to help spread the news about this special occasion.  I love church architecture, especially the traditional gothic cathedral churches that were built centuries ago.  I had previously seen this church from the outside but never inside so I was very excited to see what I would find on the other side of those vivid blue doors...

A banner in front of the church announcing its 125th anniversary

Upon entering, you are treated to an amazing view of the church's majestic sanctuary.
An artist can be seen on the left painting "The Stations of the Cross."

This view looks towards the entrance doors with the golden organ pipes above them.

A statue of Mary at the front of the church

No church is complete without stained glass windows!

Such beautiful and rich colors in this detail photo of the church's stained glass windows

A side view of the altar with a sign announcing the church's 125th anniversary

Looking down at the altar from a higher vantage point

More examples of the phenomenal artwork in the stained glass windows.

Looking down at the pews on the right side of the church from the upper level

A statue of Jesus in the back corner of the church

You will appreciate the painter's talent when you realize that this entire statue was completely white before he started!!!

I am 6'3" but I felt dwarfed by the gigantic pipes of the organ!

Even this unused upper level hallway looks great with its ornate architectural style

This huge church was so quiet while I was there, it was just me and the painter and he left shortly after I arrived so I was truly able to take in the ambiance of this place of worship with no one else around.  This church was a challenge in the sense that it is so big and there are so many beautiful things everywhere you look that I could have spent a couple of days here before I'd feel satisfied that I captured all that I wanted.  So there you have it, a mini tour of this quaint "little" church in Ansonia, CT.  Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed the photos.  Is there a church in CT that you know of that is stunningly beautiful?  Share its name and location in the comments, I would love to pay it a visit!  Thanks.