This processional cross is carried at every principal service that takes place at York Minster, it was given to the Minster in 1912. The design is based on an Abyssinian cross that was given to Westminster in 1902.
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Muddy water let stand becomes clear.
Lao Tzu (circa 6th century BC)
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The scene behind the alter depicts the crowns of all the saints ascending to heaven. It was made by the Broderers’ Guild in 1974 when the chapel was refurbished.
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GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND ON EARTH PEACE GOODWILL TOWARDS MEN
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The Chapter House roof was constructed in approximately 1285. This model of the roof shows the elaborate construction that is involved:
Above your head is the central boss with the lamb and flag. It is fixed at the bottom of the king post which rises to the apex of the roof. Now look for this boss and the king post in the model.
The king post is constructed from three huge oak trees spliced together. Its weight is held by the whole structure, primarily supported on four horizontal beams crossing in the centre (where the human figure is standing in the model). Eight queen posts and eight pendant posts terminate at the base with the ring of sixteen bosses visible above your head. Almost every timbre is numbered, which indicates that the roof was pre-made at ground level, then dismantled and reassembled in situ. *
*From an information board a York Minster.
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