Chichester Cathedral

The Chichester Cathedral, officially: "The Cathedral Church of The Holy Trinitiy ", is an Anglican cathedral in the southern English city of Chichester, West Sussex.

  • 2.1 Historical Art
  • 2.2 Lady Chapel
  • 2.3 Modern Art
  • 2.4 organ 2.4.1 main organ
  • 2.4.2 Nave Organ

History

Foundation

The Chichester Cathedral was built on the foundations of a Roman basilica, after the bishop's seat was moved from the nearby town of Selsey in 1075. The first construction work began in 1076 under Bishop Stigand against. Bishop Ralph de Luffa consecrated the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity 1108. 1187 a fire destroyed the eastern part of the cathedral and the wooden roof, which was replaced by a stone vault. The construction of a retro - choir in the Early English style and the cultivation of numerous side chapels in the 13th century made ​​the church one of the most extensive in England.

Richard of Chichester

In 1262, Pope Urban IV said Bishop Richard of Chichester, who was only nine years earlier died, holy. His grave in the retro - choir was one of the most important pilgrimage sites in England until it was destroyed in 1538 by order of Henry VIII.

Extension

In the 14th century, the cathedral received a crossing tower and Lady Chapel. In the 15th century, the cultivation of cloisters, which included the southern transept, the external appearance of the cathedral changed. A special feature is the built in 1436 freestanding bell tower on the northwest side of the cathedral. Today it contains a peal of eight bells, and is the only surviving Campanile in England.

Destruction

The destruction of the Church striker in the Reformation taught considerable damage to the cathedral. Memorial plaques were stolen, carvings and sculptures damaged and the shrine of St. Richard and the medieval stained glass window completely destroyed.

Further damage took the church when in 1642 during the reign of Cromwell's parliamentary troops occupied the city. In the following two centuries, the cathedral was neglected and fell into disrepair.

Reconstruction

Began only in the 1840s, under Dean George Chandler restoration work. However, these suffered a setback when in 1861 the central tower collapsed. In 1866, he was rebuilt and received while the high spire, which can be seen today.

The 82 meter high tower will be the only spire in England, which can be seen from the sea.

Equipment

The interior contains a wealth of works of art from different eras.

Historic Art

In the nave are the remains of a Roman mosaic floor from the 2nd century. In the south choir aisle are two Romanesque sandstone reliefs from the early 12th century to see: " The Raising of Lazarus " and " Christ on arrival at Bethany ." They are considered unique representative vorgotischer sculpture in England.

The choir dates from the year 1330, the choir screen of 1475th

The most outstanding among the many interesting tombs in the cathedral is the Sarcophagus of Richard Fitzalan Earl of Arundel and his wife Eleanor from the 14th century.

Lady chapel

In the Lady Chapel at the east side of the ceiling painting by Bernard Lambert from 1533 has been preserved. She is the last remaining part of the original painted ceiling around the cathedral. Stylized bishop portraits and paintings of kings and queens from the 16th Century by Bernard Lambert decorate the transepts.

Modern Art

The cathedral also contains a number of modern works of art. In the northern apse and the Chagall stained glass windows can be seen from 1976 (Presentation of Psalm 150 ). Right behind the west entrance is that of John Skelton in 1983 created baptismal font in black Cornwall stone and copper. The painting by Hans Feibusch (1952 ) next door shows the baptism of Christ. In the Magdalene Chapel, the altar painting " Noli Me Tangere " (1962) hangs by Graham Sutherland.

The modern wall carpet in the choir space behind the high altar was designed in 1966 by John Piper and woven in France, motive is the Holy Trinity. The German - English tapestry of Ursula Benker - Schirmer (1985 ) Retro- choir shows biblical symbols that are associated with the life and legends of St. Richard of Chichester. The John Skelton created in 1988 Marie sculpture is placed in the Lady Chapel.

Organ

The organ consists of pipe material by well-known English organ builders. The organ case was designed in 1888 by Dr. Arthur Hill. The front pipes are from the year 1678th The instrument had 35 first register. 1984 -1985, the organ was extensively renovated and reorganized.

Main organ

The main organ has 48 registers, four manuals and pedal today.

  • Couplers: I / II, III / II, IV / II, I / P, II / P III / P IV / P

Nave organ

From General gaming table from the Nave organ is playable, which has 7 tab on a manual and pedal, and has its own table.

Church Music

For the Southern Cathedrals Festival, which is held annually, alternating between the cathedrals of Salisbury and Winchester, Leonard Bernstein composed his 1965 Chichester Psalms.

Unusually for a cathedral, a performance of the rock band Pink Floyd took place here, as this played to the funeral of their manager Steve O'Rourke. In addition occurred in the cathedral Bob Geldof, Rolf Harris and The Hollies.

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