St. A's is an old fashioned Philadelphia "Muscle" Church - where the faith is strongly portrayed. Perhaps as much as any Church in Philadelphia, St. A's has its share of statues that evoke powerful images of the faith. This page is a testament to those images which should bring back memories to those that have used these images to find time for quiet reflection. With all due respect, these types of statues are just not present in many of the suburban churches today.
Altar Left and Right views from center aisle.
One of my favorites...Sister praying view from center aisle (at right) and from side aisle front to back (below)
Mid-Church view, from center aisle, looking to the Limekiln Pike side of the church. .
The raised Lectern (Left) always seemed so much higher (and so much more intimidating) when I was a young boy.
Side altars (above and below) seem to be fairly unique to St. Athanasius and part of its identity.
What would St. A's be without the candles.
Altars
Above - Main Altar.
Left and Right Altars
The Lady, after all It's all about the Lady! The one and true Queen of May. Statue of the Blessed Mother - Front of School looking from Limekiln Pike.
A haunting, rendition of Ave Maria by Sissel. Must say - truly the best version I've ever heard of this beautiful song.
Last updated: December 19, 2009
St. Athanasius Alumni Association
The Pieta - This picture is dedicated to Cecilia McDonnell Morrison '58 who brought it to my attention that this beautiful statue was missing from this page. Thank you Cecilia!
