Monday, 09 March 2009
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Amazing Architecture - The Arundel Cathedral
Guest post by Neeka1
First, the History bit....for you history lovers!!!!!
Built in 1873, the cathedral's architecture is the French Gothic style – a design that was popular when the Dukes of Norfolk rose to eminence in the 1400s. An old and established family, the Duke of Norfolk is the premier Duke in English Peerage and is second in status only to the Royal Family. Arundel Cathedral was founded by Henry, the 15th Duke of Norfolk and built from Bath stone by Joseph Hansom whose name is most famous for his invention of the hansom cab.
Arundel Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral. It was originally the parish church of Arundel dedicated to St. Philip Neri. It was not until 1965 and the foundation of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton that it was designated a cathedral. At this time the cathedral was rededicated to Our Lady and St. Philip. Third time lucky? In 1973, the church was rededicated again, this time to the newly canonised martyr, St Philip Howard. The 13th Earl of Arundel, St. Philip converted to Roman Catholicism at a time when the religion was banned by the crown. Attempting to flee the country, he was apprehended at sea and spent the last 13 years of his life in the Tower of London. His shrine is at the end of the north transept. At the south end of the transept is the shrine to the former patron saint of the parish, St. Philip Neri. On your visit, also note the beautiful rose window decorated with stained glass illustrations depicting the Blessed Virgin.
I am not really one for all the regalia and statues etc. which I know some of you do appreciate....I do however LOVE the architecture...the curves...the lines...the arches....the age....so, so beautiful!!!!
This is the Rose Window that was mentioned......
I just couldn't resist......he had made himself sooooo comfortable....hehe....
In the next post, I shall cover St. Nicholas Parish Church in Arundal and the village itself....
Hope you enjoyed....
Blessings!
Have you been to any cathedrals? Which ones?
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- About Me: I love photography. I also love the Lord. I and my husband are missionaries to Wales from South Africa. All my family still reside in South Africa and I miss them tremendously. Not being able to see them for long periods of time is difficult. I find it hardest to cope when something happens to them [and it happens often] in these turbulent times in my beloved country. That is when I find it most difficult...not being there to just give a HUG!!!
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Comments (6)
What a great building!
I always like to visit old churches, it's usually amazing to see their magnificence.
The architecture IS very amazing. I'd love to visit this cathedral.
I've been to a few cathedrals and they were all very awesome.
I've seen a lot. I'd like to visit the Hagia Sophia (now a mosque).
Wow, this is beautiful. I'd love to be able to visit it!
Yup, Art History last semester. It's gorgeous. Something that actually gets me to appreciate history by distracting me haha.
beautiful.