St. Church Of The Catholic Archdiocese Of Melbourne

On the lower half is an organization of geometric forms. However, the most important mosaic is the representation of Emperor Justinian and Emprise Theodora. Justinian is presented holding a bowl of Eucharistic bread as Theodora carries a chalice or vessel of Eucharistic wine. Due to the orientation of these figures and the ones that surrounds them, it could be suggested that they represent bringing Eucharistic elements into the church. Perhaps even as an offering to christ which is reinforced by the three magi bearing gifts on Theodora's rob.

The Arch provides one of the few contemporary depictions of Temple period artifacts.[6][7] The seven-branched menorah and trumpets are clearly depicted. It became a symbol of the Jewish diaspora. In a later era, Pope Paul IV made it the place of a yearly oath of submission. Jews refuse to walk under it.[citation needed] The menorah depicted on the Arch served as the model for the menorah used on the emblem of the state of Israel.[citation needed]However, when the existence of modern State of Israel was formally declared, the entire Roman Jewish community spontaneously gathered by the arch and in joyful celebration, walked backwards under the arch to symbolize beginning of the long-awaited redemption from the Roman Exile.[8]

The first Catholics to come along to Australia, were amongst the first convicts to step foot on the shores of Port Jackson in Sydney. These Catholics were Irish in origin, and brought Catholicism to Australia, although Anglican Ministers were trying to stop the spread of Catholicism in Great Britain and her colonies. Most of the Irish who came here came here because of the British persecution of Irish Nationalists.

St. Margaret was canonized a saint in 1250 by Pope Innocent IV in recognition of her “personal holiness, fidelity to the Church, work for religious reform, and charity.” On June 19th, 1250, her remains were taken to a chapel in Dunfermline Abbey where she was buried before the high altar. Today, we celebrate her feast day on November 16th (the day of her death.) She is patron of Scotland and known as “The Pearl of Scotland.” There are hundreds of schools named after St. Margaret that remember her reformation of the church and help to the poor.

The shrine was designed by Rev. Gilbert Winkelman, O.S.B., dean of the School of Architecture at St. John’s University. It was constructed by Edward Feia, his son Donald, numerous volunteers. It was built on the corner lot across from St. Hedwig’s Church.

Gargoyles are carved stone grotesque with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building. Preventing rainwater from running down masonry walls is important because running water erodes the mortar between the stone blocks. Gargoyles were also used as a way to scary evil spirits way from churches and sent a message to illiterate people that they would be safe inside the churches. This had caused churches to gain lots of money due to people fearing evil which was sent by an architecture. Are gargoyles really still relevant in this day and age?

The Chartres Cathedral has two tall soaring towers reaching toward the heavens. “First, the Gothic got rid of the rounded arches utilized in the Romanesque and instead pointed arches were because they could better direct the weight to the ground and thereby allowed for greater height.”(www.fishcherarthistory.com/chartrea-cathedral.html). The Chartres Cathedral consists of flying buttresses and 176 rose glass stained windows. This cathedral was also dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It’s also stands out because during that time Gothic experience with stained glass color such as blue, which is known as Chartres Blue. A color such as yellows, reds and greens relates biblical stories.

The sarcophagus shows 10 panels in the front that show a scene from the bible. Starting

St Patrick was supposedly born somewhere in Britain in 386 circa. He has a rumoured birth name of Maewyn Sccat or Maewyn Scout, and it is thought it was changed to St. Patrick through religious journeys. Religion was not any significance to him during his childhood, he was also not very well educated, St Patrick was captured by Irish pirates and brought to Ireland. He was into slavery in Daleria,

In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved or formed grotesque with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building, thereby preventing rainwater from running down. Architects often used multiple gargoyles on buildings to divide the flow of rainwater off the roof to minimize the ‘potential’ damage from a rainstorm. A trough is cut in the back of the gargoyle and rainwater typically exits through the open mouth. Gargoyles are usually an elongated fantastic

The cathedral enjoyed by visitors today was designed by court architect Sir Christopher Wren. Wren's original, grander plan met with considerable resistance from the conservative Dean and Chapter. The present building reflects a compromise, but still reflects the grandeur of Wren's design.

One prominent holiday celebrated in Ireland is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year of March 17th. In remembrance of St. Patrick. St. Patrick was born in Britain and at the age of 16 was captured by the Irish raiders who attacked his family estate. It was after that that he became a Christian, and after 15 years became an ordained minister and began ministering to the Irish trying to convert him to Christianity. For 20 years, he traveled throughout Ireland, establishing schools and churches. He died on March 17, AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. The day's spirit is to celebrate the universal baptism of Ireland. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick's Day has evolved

Whenever a new cathedral was built people would flock to it to see the outstanding and lavish building. And when those on the pilgrimages went home also brought with them a glimpse of the Gothic architecture, which then led them to using the influence of the Gothic period in their construction of churches (Anderson 1985, 45). Bishops were very competitive about the size of their cathedrals, which may explain the beginning construction on the Beauvis Cathedral, that was never finished (Calkins 1998, 241 & 308). The Beauvis Cathedral was supposed to be very tall and be very ornate in design. The only sections finished on the cathedral were

Figures of ambiguous gender and species are frequently encountered in the world of gargoyles. Ancient people were no different from people today in finding amalgrams of male/female or human/animal bodies somewhat frightening. Pagan religion existed to confront and surmount chaos and danger. Chaos is represented by lifeforms which do not fit into known categories.

With the Amalfi coast as its background, St. Andrew’s Cathedral is simply beautiful inside and outside. It features an Arab-Sicilian façade and Baroque interiors with 18th-century paintings that illustrate the life and miracles of St. Andrew.