St. Aidan's Cathedral
St. Aidan's Cathedral
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David D
Devon, UK27.653 aportes
may de 2024 • Familia
Friday 3rd of May and we visited here, which we thought to be a Church, we were rather surprised to learn it is actually a Cathedral.
It was a rather dull and dreary day which made the Cathedral's grey stone even darker, duller and not very inviting.
Once we walked through the door we were very pleasantly surprised with interior, we were not expecting much based on our impression of the outside.
One of the most eye-catching features is the large colourful stained glass window at the rear of the Cathedral behind the altar. The Altar itself is rather impressive, with an ornate Wicklow granite base, Predella, with statues inlaid on three of it's sides. Sitting on top of this is a marble tabernacle with small golden doors, which has a golden crucifix on top of it. This all sits under an elaborately carved mable canopy supported by four circular pillars.
On either side of tabernacle are carved recesses, each filled with statues, creating an impressive sight. In front of all this is the altar table where services are conducted.
The insides and edges of the high reaching arches, on either side of the aisle are decorated with colourful patterns, which we thought to have a Moroccan/African.look.
Between each pillar there are panels with ornate masonry work which separate the two side aisles from the main central one. The pillars support a network wooden beams that support the apex roof.
There are numerous stained glass windows around the Cathedral each depicting various religious scenes in vivid colour.
Around the Cathedral there are a number of smaller altars and shrines. Another interesting feature is the carved wooden pulpit.
On a balcony, above the entrance, stands the Cathedral's organ which is overlooked by another mighty stained glass window.
Too be honest there was so much to see as we walked around, religious paintings, statues, ornate masonry work, colourful stained glass windows and so much more.
It was a rather dull and dreary day which made the Cathedral's grey stone even darker, duller and not very inviting.
Once we walked through the door we were very pleasantly surprised with interior, we were not expecting much based on our impression of the outside.
One of the most eye-catching features is the large colourful stained glass window at the rear of the Cathedral behind the altar. The Altar itself is rather impressive, with an ornate Wicklow granite base, Predella, with statues inlaid on three of it's sides. Sitting on top of this is a marble tabernacle with small golden doors, which has a golden crucifix on top of it. This all sits under an elaborately carved mable canopy supported by four circular pillars.
On either side of tabernacle are carved recesses, each filled with statues, creating an impressive sight. In front of all this is the altar table where services are conducted.
The insides and edges of the high reaching arches, on either side of the aisle are decorated with colourful patterns, which we thought to have a Moroccan/African.look.
Between each pillar there are panels with ornate masonry work which separate the two side aisles from the main central one. The pillars support a network wooden beams that support the apex roof.
There are numerous stained glass windows around the Cathedral each depicting various religious scenes in vivid colour.
Around the Cathedral there are a number of smaller altars and shrines. Another interesting feature is the carved wooden pulpit.
On a balcony, above the entrance, stands the Cathedral's organ which is overlooked by another mighty stained glass window.
Too be honest there was so much to see as we walked around, religious paintings, statues, ornate masonry work, colourful stained glass windows and so much more.
Escrita el 21 de julio de 2024
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PPCI-BG
Bergamo, Italia124.479 aportes
sept de 2020
A Enniscorthy, oltre al castello, si nota subito questa cattedrale che appare antica. In realtà poi si scopre che è un neogotico di metà Ottocento costruita quando le leggi permisero alla comunità cattolica di costruire una cattedrale in sostituzione di quella di cui si era appropriata la chiesa anglicana. Bella architettura dell’epoca, opera dello stesso architetto delle Houses of Parliament di Londra.
Escrita el 28 de diciembre de 2020
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brittanyandainemc
Dundalk, Irlanda28 aportes
sept de 2020
I have NEVER seen a church yet, as beautiful as this one. I have been to the big cathedral in New York City, as I grew up in NJ, but I can not really remember it so St. Aidan's is by far the most beautiful cathedral I have ever been to yet. Everywhere you turned, there was more and more beauty. The stained glass windows, the Church seats, honestly it is all so breathtaking. We were even able to take a bottle of St. Aidan's Holy Water- and one back to my Mother in Law, which was a real treat. Simply breathtaking. A MUST SEE if you are in Enniscorthy.
Escrita el 12 de septiembre de 2020
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Polly S
South Wales, UK53 aportes
oct de 2019
my mother was baptised here in 1936 my Grandmother was married here, as was so many of my ancestors . I went here to see where my roots were and this is a beautiful church. It was a very emotional day .
Escrita el 8 de octubre de 2019
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Claire D
Dublín, Irlanda37 aportes
sept de 2019
Beautiful Cathedral, was there for an anniversary mass. Choir were excellent. Church was full, which was fantastic to see in an era where most churches are empty in catholic Ireland.
Escrita el 6 de octubre de 2019
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John B
Epping, UK128 aportes
ago de 2019
St Aidan's is so special you want to wrap it in cotton wool how often do you see a Pugin building still in daily use with wonderful tiles and ceiling and towers come and visit i take all my visitors for a real treat
Escrita el 24 de agosto de 2019
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maureengeorge65
Chicago9 aportes
jun de 2019
A must stop while walking past
Quaint but beautiful
Painted ceiling. Recently restored Easy access. We parked right in front. Grounds also pretty however small
Quaint but beautiful
Painted ceiling. Recently restored Easy access. We parked right in front. Grounds also pretty however small
Escrita el 4 de junio de 2019
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Lesley S
Leek, UK135 aportes
may de 2019 • Amigos
Well worth the walk up the hill, the Cathedral in Pugin style is very calm in style. There are lots of plaques describing the restoration and historical details. It has a quiet tranquility which leaves you feeling calm as you exit the building
Escrita el 27 de mayo de 2019
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JimBobJoe_12
Oeste de Irlanda, Irlanda63 aportes
mar de 2019 • Solitario
This church was renovated in 1994 and a beautiful job they did with it. A much less successful renovation job was done in St Mary's cathedral in 1973 by Bishop Eamonn Casey in Killarney which is also a Pugin design built around the same time as St Aidan;s where stained glass windows were damaged, beautiful floors ripped up, high alters and side alters ripped out, marble railings and statues thrown out and broken, etc. To walk into St Aidan;s and to see the beautiful untouched floors, all windows intact as they were, the restoration of the paintwork as it was, marble alter around the alter, etc. This beautiful church is well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity. It makes me despair to think of what St Mary's should have looked like if the same type of renovation done in 1973.
Escrita el 31 de marzo de 2019
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Linda6576
32 aportes
feb de 2019 • Amigos
This Cathedral is so lovely! The windows inspire awe. And the list of bishops listed on the walls date back to St. Aiden in the 7th century! There is a wonderful peace about this holy place and is well worth visiting.
Escrita el 20 de marzo de 2019
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49barbara2015
County Wexford, Irlanda
We wishto visit on Tuesday what time are you open please
Escrita el 12 de septiembre de 2019
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