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    Canterbury Cathedral: A Treasure House
    Canterbury Cathedral has a rich and unique history. Many splendid stories are associated with the Canterbury Cathedral. The information provided below gives the reader a glimpse into the history of the structure. Origins The first Archbishop of Canterbury was St Augustine. He appeared along Kent’s coast in the form of a missionary to England in the year 597 AD. He arrived from Rome. He was sent by Pope Gregory the Great. It is believed that Gregory was influenced by the sheer beauty of Angle slaves that he saw in a city market. The slaves were for sale. He quickly dispatched Augustine and other monks for their Christian conversion. Augustine was allocated a cathedral at Canterbury: St Martin’s. This church is standing till today. Local king Ethelbert had done the allocation. Queen Bertha, who was a French Princess, was a Christian  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    Durham Cathedral: Sheer Magnificence
    Durham Cathedral is arguably the most splendid Norman structure in the whole of England. It rivals most cathedrals in Europe. It is renowned not only for its architecture, but also for its splendid setting. It is one of the foremost World Heritage Sites. In a national poll held by the BBC in the year 2001, Durham Cathedral was voted as the most-loved structure in the history of the nation. Durham Cathedral has become an icon in north-east England. It is one of the most easily recognized structures in all of Great Britain. Durham Cathedral has a wonderful mix of heritage and history. The structure is a test of human skill and innovation. The mere size and magnificence prove the might of the Norman overlords. They tried to establish their power over the conquered land. Durham Cathedral primarily served as a religious building. It served  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    Ely Cathedral, England
    Misericord happens to be the hidden treasures of the many cathedrals and churches which have origins in the monastery.  In fact at Misericord in Latin means mercy seat.  This happens to be a small ledge which is right under the choir seat. When you lean on it, it tips upward.  This are what help the monks to stand like this for long periods of time.  The place that is under the ledge is carved. When you have religious themes, these turn out to be more charming and humorous, and sometimes these even seem quite vulgar, especially out of the lives of the medieval and the many proverbs. The Ely cathedral is a beautiful cathedral of the medieval style which is made with many unique attributes.  The building which exists now was made in complete roman style in the year eleven hundred and eighty nine. Later on in the thirteenth and  [...]
    Posted at November 15th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    Saint Hemma Cathedral and Shrine, Austria
    In the green valleys of the southern Austria, near Klagenfurt, this happens to be a pilgrimage town of Gurk. This is a twelfth century cathedral which is packed with the most beautiful examples of religious art and shelters during the the time of Hemma, to manifest this, a shrine was made called the Shrine of Hemma, who is a well loved and remember Austrian Saint. The shrine of saint Hemma in Gurk is a popular pilgrimage destination which has been here since the eleventh century. The devotion for this sacred site is quite strong . After Hemma got Canonized in the year nineteen hundred and thirty eight, Pope John Paul the second visited this site in the year nineteen hundred and eighty eight. Hemma was born of a noble family in the latter half of the tenth century and raised at the court of the Emperor Henry the second; who was also  [...]
    Posted at October 4th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    History of the Normans in St. Mary Arches
    This is a Norman parish church which is widely known for the Norman arches that it is named after its famous Norman arches. The Normans were people who primarily gave the name to Normandy. The Normans Descended from the line of Viking kings and conquerors.  The population here is quite Frankish and Gallo-Roman. These Norman people rose to power during the first half of the tenth century. Later on, the term- Normans; stuck as these were the people who founded Normandy. The Normans would always stand out with regards to architecture with their colonies. They would always revolutionize the places they conquered in the architectural department. They spread unique style and architectural wonder in England and in fence, and building beautiful architecture that is kept very much in style with French architectural style. Their style is  [...]
    Posted at August 30th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    St Paul’s cathedral, Malta
    The republic of Malta is a southern European country with even ahs its own archipelago. The archipelago is in the Mediterranean. Sicily lies to the north; Tunisia lies to the west, the Gibraltar strait to the west and Alexandria to the east. Malta is one of Europe’s most populated countries. Maltese is the official language here. Malta has always had huge historical importance. Through the years, the Phoenicians, the Greeks, Romans, Sicilians, knights of john, the French and the British have all ruled the lands. Malta got its independence from Britain and became a republic in 1974. It still has retained its membership as part of the commonwealth nations. Malta has a long Christian legacy and according to the Acts of the Apostles and is an apostolic see. Malta is known for its world heritage sites and one of its most popular ones  [...]
    Posted at July 19th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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    Sacred art in Hildesheim Cathedral
    The Hildesheim cathedral is known for its superb collection of medieval art. There are biblical scenes that are carved on bronze doors. Scenes like the life of Christ and the two grand candelabra. The cathedral is claimed to be built by the will of the virgin Mary. Legend has it that when Ludwig the pious was hunting out, not to far away from his court at else where he usually said mass. He left some of the relics he was carrying on one of the tree. When he realized that he had forgotten about them, he sent back the imperial chaplain. When this chaplain got here, he found that one of the relics was stuck to the place it was kept on the tree. When Ludwig heard the news, he felt that it was a sign from god that they should build a church and dedicate it to Mother Mary in that very same place. As it was decided by him that the cathedral  [...]
    Posted at July 12th, 2010 in Cathedrals
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