Maria's Wedding Processional

Last Friday we walked around downtown Apia.  We live about a 15 minute bus ride from the city.  The buses will be another post.  We saw this cathedral and decided to go in it today. 

It is called the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception-Mulivai.  So beautiful on the outside!

We went in and were amazed!!  The ceiling was like a traditional fale, but carved so intricately.  This is the view from the back of the cathedral.  I could picture Maria getting married in a cathedral like this!

Along each side were long hallways with arches.  Wooden carvings were along the arches and the hallways.  The windows were all open and a wonderful breeze was blowing through.

Towards the front of the cathedral was a dome which was painted with murals of the Savior and his life.

The front third of the cathedral looked like this.  It was taken below the dome.

Along the sides of the cathedral above the arches were round stained glass windows depicting the life of the Savior.  These pictures do not do it justice.