St Dunstan (909- 988) and St Ethelwold (908 – 984)
Together these two churchmen were responsible for the revival of monasticism in England. In 970, one hundred years after it was sacked by the Danes, Ethelwold, Bishop of Winchester, re-established the monastery in Ely as a Benedictine foundation.
The Rule of Benedict, written in the 6th century, [...]
Archive for the tag 'Stained Glass Window'
10 Comments CherryPie on Dec 18th 2018
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The Jesse Window
The Jesse window is one of the most splendid examples of 14th century stained glass in Europe. This great East Window shows the central story of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, surrounded by some earthly ancestors including Jesse, father of King David.*
*from a signboard in front of the window
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 6th 2016
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The Life of Jesus Christ
The photo is best viewed large on Flickr
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 23rd 2016
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Every House…
… is builded by some man but he that built all things is GOD.
Comments Off CherryPie on Mar 21st 2016
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The Publican,…
…would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
10 Comments CherryPie on Mar 19th 2016
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Gloucester Cathedral – The West Window
At the entrance to Gloucester Cathedral, the West Window is a prominent feature. Although my photographs don’t capture the details well, the window depicts Biblical scenes.
The glass we see today was installed in 1859 as a memorial to Dr J. H. Monk, Bishop of Gloucester from 1830 to 1856. It was made by the large [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 3rd 2016
Filed under Art, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Lincoln 2015
Ascension
I ascend unto My Father and your Father
8 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2015
