While the paintings were originally created around 1730, church officials had them covered in 1912 as part of a renovation. The art depicts the angels with wings and round child-like faces.

“For much of the church’s history ... Seven layers of paint stood between the angels and freedom, which painting conservator Corrine Long said was easily one of the most difficult challenges ...

Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The church is inviting the public to visit the icon at the church, 215 Second Street ...

The painted angels — with round childlike faces ... to find these really interesting and historic works of art on the walls of the church that nobody has seen in our lifetime,” he continued.