A newly-restored, century old black walnut altar imported from France is helping reshape St. Helena's Catholic Church in Hobbs.
The Hobbs News-Sun reports that Hobbs artist Lawrence Wilcox has been working to restore the altar for three months. It is the focal point of the remodeled chapel to the left of the church entry.
The altar is a stunning attraction with its Romanesque architecture, featuring columns, exquisite details and its hint of high-peaked Gothicism.
Wilcox says that he left some imperfections of the altar alone, such as certain chips. He says Father Ricardo wanted to show not a brand new altar, but one with a history in it.
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