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Photos: Paintings depicting life of Christ go up in Ottawa

By Tom Sistak for Shaw Local
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Volunteers lift to install 2 of the 16 paintings depicting the life of Christ Saturday in Ottawa’s Washington Square.The 4-foot by 7-foot paintings. The Ottawa Freedom Association has erected the paintings each year since 1992 after winning a lengthy court battle.

Volunteers lift to install two of the 16 paintings depicting the life of Christ on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Ottawa’s Washington Square. The Ottawa Freedom Association has erected the paintings each year since 1992 after winning a lengthy court battle. ( Tom Sistak For Shaw Media )