St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Constructed from 1220 to 1258, Salisbury Cathedral is a prime example of early English Gothic or High Gothic architecture and is arguably one of the most important cathedrals in all of England. Located in Salisbury of Wiltshire, England, the cathedral was constructed due to the move of the bishopric from Old Sarum Cathedral to Salisbury, under the tenure of Bishop Richard Poore. Because the majority of the cathedral was built in only 38 years, the building exemplifies a single architectural style and although the spire, chapter house and cloisters were built at a later date, they still seamlessly match the English Gothic architecture of the original structure. Directly adjacent to the Avon River, the Salisbury, like all Christian cathedrals, is positioned so that the

The choir sat in pews instead of the normal choir stand. There were also stands in the church where it listed how many people attended the service every mass.

St. Paul's Cathedral in London is the seat of the Bishop of London and a major London landmark. It is located on Ludgate Hill in the financial district known as the City of London.

Topic [This semester my paper will be talking about Baroque Christopher Wren building “St. Paul’s Cathedral”]

It is imperative to consider historical structures that remain a part of the “modern” times, especially in an era where the design “ideals” move further into a rather minimalistic focus. Therefore, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, located in New York, is my structure of interest. The cathedral is constructed around a Neo-Gothic-style and it is considered one of the city’s most prominent landmarks, as it could be said that the narrative of the cathedral mirrors the development of the city itself. As many of the compositions already analyzed in class, it holds a meaning both sacred and political, as it was intended to serve, beyond its natural parochial purpose, as a symbol of democracy and religious tolerance. Furthermore, it served as a learning institution

At around 11:55 am, the organ music started playing in the cathedral. Then at exactly 12:00pm, the lead singer announced the opening hymn page number and everyone inside the cathedral stood up, picked up the hymn books placed at the corner of the pews, and joined in the congregational singing with the choir along with the music and the ringing bells of the cathedral. At the same time, a procession started to walk through the middle aisle and towards the altar. The procession was lead by the crucifix holder in front and the altar servers were carrying candles and Father Michael Hartney was walking behind them. Once the procession reached the altar, the crucifix holder and the altar servers were dismissed. Then Father Michael began the service by welcoming the people attending the service, pointing out that the choir director had served the cathedral for 25 years, and saying a prayer which the congregation repeated after him. Then the organ music started playing again, and the choir started the singing along with the congregation. After which, Father Michael said a prayer and everyone sat down. Then there was the first reading of a verse, followed by the singing of the choir and the congregation. After that, there was a second reading of a different verse, followed by another singing of the choir and the congregation. Father Michael then approached the pulpit and started elaborating on the verses

This paper will be a discussion of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the world famous landmark situated within the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Officially known as the Cathedral of Intercession by the Moat, the church was constructed by Tsar Ivan the Terrible between 1555 and 1561 and has today come to be an excellent representation of Russian architecture, despite its unusual design.

London is a city that is steeped in rich history and has many cultural influences that have affected everything from the way that Londoners speak down to the architecture. One of the most influential buildings in this time is one that dominated the London skyline as a reference point for 300 years up until the 1960’s, and that is Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral. This building has been recorded to be in existence on its site as early as the 604, but it could have been around as early as the 400’s. St. Paul’s has endured many things throughout its time, but none as disastrous as the Great Fire in 1666. This event, which almost destroyed the whole town of London, but the entire church as well, created a design opportunity for the aspiring architect Christopher Wren. With a huge path of destruction carved out for the fire, the city was looking for an architect to help them restore their city, but with a new style. Wren was provided with the chance to do over 50 churches in London, which St. Paul’s is his most prominent and remembered design. It is his design that is what decorates the London skyline and extends up 365 feet into the sky, and is one of the greatest examples of acoustics inside of a building. This essays goal is to explore the effect of the Great Fire in the design of this buildings current look, as well as explore the various designs of the domes and the interesting phenomenon which is the Whispering Gallery.

According to Kloss (2005) the Romanesque style has been documented throughout Europe from the mid-eleventh century until the late twelfth century. Although the term Romanesque began with architectural innovations, it also refers to the same period encompassing sculpture, painting and other arts.

The word Cathedral is a Latin word for chair “Cathedra” which was taken from the Greek ‘Kathedra’ meaning seat. The Canterbury Cathedral is located in England, United Kingdom. The Cathedral is one of the most famous and oldest Christian structures in England. 597 AD was the founding of Canterbury Cathedral. The cathedral’s physical context is located in a sprawl area meaning there is low density residential, there are many other attractions around such as the theatre,hotel and museum. Saint Augustine was the first ever Archbishop of Canterbury. The style of the Cathedral is Gothic; Anglo-Norman and its dedication is Christ. The church was occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.

In my own experiences, I have been singing church hymns since I could speak at my local church. This was what moved me to research more into the messages and meanings because I have been enveloped in the culture and religion in a way that when I hear the first few notes of a hymn I can start singing the song. The impact that the United church had with the lyrics I sang every week and how I can recall from memory the songs about devoting and the love of God continue to influence my participation in organized religion. I will discuss the research of my own choice of song ‘This Little Light of Mine’ in the

Positioned on one of our many elevated landscapes, our glorious construction will be skillfully created for all to admire. To begin, Most Reverend

This reminded me of the humility and simplicity that governs monks’ lives and was outlined in the Rule of Saint Benedict. Also, as we entered the church I noted that the seats faced each other, which I thought was different from my own Catholic church where the pews face the front of the church.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, located about eighty kilometers southwest of Paris, is among the truest of the French Gothic style cathedrals. Through the support of the community in Chartres, the current cathedral was built in record time, beginning in 1194 and finishing in 1220 (Sacred Destinations). Chartres’s exterior features heavy flying buttresses, large window spires, and hundreds of sculptures. Being a truly Gothic cathedral, the exterior also features the architectural style of transparency, with the portals reflecting the nave and the aisles of the interior. At least five cathedrals have been built on this site, with the next being built upon the ruins of the last (ChartresCathedral.net). The decorations, although small in relation to the cathedral itself, are extremely influential to the focus on holy things and the education of those who could witness the figures.

The pastor, musicians, choir, and congregation has formed a partnership to improve the quality of the worship experience through the use of music for the people of God. The task is a cooperate one, for the Christian witness and worship in the context of others who share their faith in a living God, who deserves and commands their best.