Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1898 — Why They Did It. [ARTICLE]

Why They Did It.

At an ancient church at Vatabol. la Russia, it has been customary for the congregation to turn to a blank wall and bow reverently before leaving the church. Why they did this nobody knew, except that their forefathers had done so, and had handed down the custom. In making some repairs recently the origin of the custom was discovered, for beneath many layers of whitewash and paint a picture was fond of the Virgin Mary, which must have stood out brilliantly on this wall five or six centuries ago.