The angels were painted in the early 18th century but painted over in 1912 as part of a renovation of the Old North Church.

The painted angels — with round childlike faces and wings — once were among the defining features of Old North Church when they were painted around 1730.

These angels are getting their wings — again. Mural conservators in Boston are working to uncover 20 angels hidden for more than a century underneath layers of paint at the church attended by Paul Revere — just months before the 250th anniversary of the patriot’s historic ride.

Conservators have uncovered eight angels in a historic Boston church that counted Paul Revere as a bell ringer and played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The

Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.

Conservators are restoring eight angels in a historic Boston church dating back to the days of Paul Revere. (AP Video: Michael Casey and Steven Senne)

The Old North Church, in present-day, is not only a popular congregation for parishioners, it’s also a popular tourist destination made famous by Paul Revere’s midnight ride.