Experience the Murals

  These murals in St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale are an unusual combination of religious themes and commentary on social justice. Monumental in scale. The interior is unlike anything you've ever seen. Better appreciated during Mass or on a guided tour Saturday afternoons.

  On september the second we visited this interesting church. There were two guides who told us the history and the meaning of the beautiful murals. They added light so you can see the colors very well. They took the time to answer questions and when you wanted to make pictures they added again light. It is a wonderfull story about integration of Croatian people who came to the US to work in the steelmills and who contributed to this country. It is also a warning against war and exploitation of common people by big business. At the end of the tour ypu can give the donation you think it's worth. We had a great visit

  I just finished a docent led tour of St Nicholas Croation Catholic Church in Pittsburgh with its astonishing murals by Maxo Vanka, a 20th century modernist, pacifist, and social critic. They evoke Eastern European church fresco painting and Diego Rivera, but are unique for their interweaving of religious iconography, folk motifs, and very strong social commentary with beautiful painting. Spectacular and a not-to-miss stop in the city.