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St Patrick's Cathedral: St Patrick's Cathedral at Night
Written by bct341 on April 12, 2004.
St Patrick's Cathedral by bct341St Patrick's is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. The Cathedral was begun in 1858 by Archbishop John Hughes to replace the original St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is used today as a parish church in New York. The cornerstone was laid in August of that year, and, after a suspension of work during the years of Civil War, John Cardinal McCloskey, the first American Cardinal, resumed work in 1865, opening the doors in May, 1879. Archbishop Michael Corrigan added the towers on the West Front in 1888 and began work on the east addition, including the Lady Chapel in 1901. His successor, Cardinal Farley, completed work on the Lady Chapel addition. Cardinal Hayes completed an extensive renovation of the interior between 1927 and 1931. Some Interesting facts: The Windows were made by renowned artists in Chartres, France; Birmingham, England and Boston Massachusetts. The great rose window is acknowledged to be the finest work designed by Charles Connick, the 20th century genius in stained glass window design.. The Cathedral seats about 2,200 people. * The exterior length is about 405 feet; the width is 274 feet. * The spires rise 330 feet from street level. * The architect was James Renwick, an American. The Lady Chapel was designed by another American, Charles Mathews. * The St. Michael and St. Louis altar was designed by Tiffany and Company. The St. Elizabeth altar was designed by Paolo Medici of Rome. * The Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the high altar. Their honorary hats, called galeros, hang from the ceiling over their tombs. * The Stations of the Cross are works of art which won first prize at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. * The Pieta is three times larger than the Pieta in St. Peter's, Rome. * The Cathedral has three organs. * The baldachin over the main altar is solid bronze. * Each year over 3 million people visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral: The largest Catholic Cathedral in the USA
Written by Christophe_Ons on March 14, 2004.
St. Patrick's Cathedral by Christophe_Ons
In Midtown Manhattan stands St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest Catholic Cathedral in the United States, yet dwarfed by the surrounding skyscrapers. Building started in 1850, the architect was James Renwick. This Gothic revival building was completed in 1878 (the spires were added from 1885-8) and seats 2500 people. The great bronze doors weigh 20.000 lb (9000 kg) and are adorned with important New York religous figures. Beneath the 26 ft (8m) wide Rose window (which can be seen from the street) is the great organ which has more than 7000 pipes. The great baldachin rising over the high altar is entirely made of bronze. Opening hours : 7:30am-8:30pm daily frequent services
St Patrick's Cathedral: St Patrick's Cathedral at Night
Written by bct341 on April 12, 2004.
St Patrick's Cathedral by bct341St Patrick's is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. The Cathedral was begun in 1858 by Archbishop John Hughes to replace the original St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is used today as a parish church in New York. The cornerstone was laid in August of that year, and, after a suspension of work during the years of Civil War, John Cardinal McCloskey, the first American Cardinal, resumed work in 1865, opening the doors in May, 1879. Archbishop Michael Corrigan added the towers on the West Front in 1888 and began work on the east addition, including the Lady Chapel in 1901. His successor, Cardinal Farley, completed work on the Lady Chapel addition. Cardinal Hayes completed an extensive renovation of the interior between 1927 and 1931. Some Interesting facts: The Windows were made by renowned artists in Chartres, France; Birmingham, England and Boston Massachusetts. The great rose window is acknowledged to be the finest work designed by Charles Connick, the 20th century genius in stained glass window design.. The Cathedral seats about 2,200 people. * The exterior length is about 405 feet; the width is 274 feet. * The spires rise 330 feet from street level. * The architect was James Renwick, an American. The Lady Chapel was designed by another American, Charles Mathews. * The St. Michael and St. Louis altar was designed by Tiffany and Company. The St. Elizabeth altar was designed by Paolo Medici of Rome. * The Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the high altar. Their honorary hats, called galeros, hang from the ceiling over their tombs. * The Stations of the Cross are works of art which won first prize at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. * The Pieta is three times larger than the Pieta in St. Peter's, Rome. * The Cathedral has three organs. * The baldachin over the main altar is solid bronze. * Each year over 3 million people visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral: The largest Catholic Cathedral in the USA
Written by Christophe_Ons on March 14, 2004.
St. Patrick's Cathedral by Christophe_Ons
In Midtown Manhattan stands St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest Catholic Cathedral in the United States, yet dwarfed by the surrounding skyscrapers. Building started in 1850, the architect was James Renwick. This Gothic revival building was completed in 1878 (the spires were added from 1885-8) and seats 2500 people. The great bronze doors weigh 20.000 lb (9000 kg) and are adorned with important New York religous figures. Beneath the 26 ft (8m) wide Rose window (which can be seen from the street) is the great organ which has more than 7000 pipes. The great baldachin rising over the high altar is entirely made of bronze. Opening hours : 7:30am-8:30pm daily frequent services