Chartres Cathedral: A Sacred Geometry (DVD)

A beautiful cathedral

Advantages: Beautiful cathedral and friendly guides
Disadvantages: None

On a recent short break to Ripon in North Yorkshire, and having a liking for cathedrals as I do, I took the time to visit Ripon Cathedral with my partner. Located just five minutes walk from the market square area of Ripon town centre, the cathedral is very easy to reach. There is also a car park a couple of minutes walk from the cathedral. Ripon Cathedral is unusual in that, in common with only one other Cathedral in the country, it also functions as a Parish Church. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A LITTLE HISTORY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Cathedral building itself began in the 7th century when St Wilfrid built one of England's first stone churches on the site. St Wilfrid was educated at Lindisfarne and then travelled to Rome in 652. On his return, he became abbot of a Benedictine monastery and built a church in Ripon. The crypt of the church is ...

JEFFJEN 14.12.2009 (19.12.2009) · Read full review
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An Icy Cathedral

Advantages: Interesting place of worship
Disadvantages: Gets busy

The Arctic cathedral in Tromsø stood out amongst the smaller houses surrounding it and was visible long before we approached the bridge to cross over to the mainland. The unusual shape representing the shape of a Sami (the people who tend the reindeer) tent and the iciness of a glacier was built in 1965 on a site that was originally a bunker, being close to Russia they were prepared. The huge white walls form an A shape and there are windows at both ends of the building. The walls are 11 pieces of concrete covered with Aluminium, which represent the 11 apostles left after the betrayal of Christ. Between the wall sections is glass which lets light into the church, supplying much of the inside light in the church, especially during the midnight sun season. With the mountain behind covered in trees it stood out well, but when the snow ...

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Bradford Cathedral

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: The roof and chairs are very odd

ancient Celtic stones. Within the Cathedral there are two small chapels. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit and The Lady Chapel. These were both open during my visit but they felt rather sacred so I didn't step inside. Finally The Bishop's Throne is not to be missed. This Throne (or Cathedra) from which the Cathedral name derives is richly carved with items that are symbolic to St Peter. These include a Pelican (a symbol of self sacrifice) as well as fishing nets and fish. It was in 1919 the status of a Cathedral was given to the Parish Church of St Peter so I assume that this throne was created around this date. If you are planning a visit to Bradford's Cathedral it is open daily throughout the year and access is free. Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill Bradford BD1 4EH Telephone: (01274) 77772 Fax: (01274) 777730 ...

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