Christ Church Cathedral (Dublin)
- The Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough Cathedral (since 16th century )
- The Archdiocese of Dublin Cathedral ( until 16th century )
Christ Church Cathedral (also: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity - Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Irish Ardeaglais Theampall Chríost ) in Dublin (Ireland ) is the older of the two medieval cathedrals in the city (the other being St. Patrick 's Cathedral). It is since the Middle Ages the seat of Dublin archbishops - originally Roman Catholic, and later Church of Ireland - and belongs to the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough.
History
In the 16th century the Catholic churches and monasteries were taken over by the Church of Ireland under English rule. So lost Catholics in Dublin and their bishop its cathedral.
The Catholic English King James II fled in 1690 from England to Ireland to fight for his throne, and celebrated in a short time again katholisierten Church Christchurch high mass.
In the 17th century met for some time, both courts and the Parliament in built, contemporary buildings of Christchurch. The English King James II himself led is Chairman of the Parliament. Ultimately attracted both court and parliament in new buildings: the court in the newly built Four Courts and the Parliament in the Chichester House in Hoggen Green (now College Green ).
1742 Choir of the Cathedral was involved in the first performance of Handel's " Messiah".
The cathedral was extensively renovated in the Victorian era. The work began in 1871. During the renovation preserved the heavily damaged buildings from collapsing, it is now difficult to say which part of the building dates from the Middle Ages and which. From the time of renovation
After renewed renovations such as, but in 1980, have been made as far-reaching restoration of roofs and walls, the church is again open to visitors. It is home to several monuments, a carved statue that stood ( no longer existing medieval town house in Dublin ) to the late 18th century outside the Tholsel, and a set of candle holders from the time when in the Cathedral last time Roman Catholic masses were held ( 1690 ).
Attractions
In the cathedral there is the grave of Strongbow, one coming from Wales Member of the Norman aristocracy and warlords, who came at the invitation of King Diarmuid MacMorrough to Ireland and its arrival marked the beginning of English influence in Ireland in 1170. However, the tomb in the nave is not his actual tomb, which was destroyed centuries ago. Another grave plate was moved from the church in Drogheda take the place of Strongbow 's grave in Christ Church Cathedral and output as that of Strongbow.
The cathedral houses one of the largest crypts of a cathedral in Ireland and England. It dates from the years 1171/1172. It extends under both the nave and below the church located in the upper part choir along. At a length of 63.4 m is a framework of heavy, rough-hewn stone pillars that support the entire weight of the cathedral and the main tower. The crypt contains many historical works of art that remained intact for centuries. Here in 1860 a mummified cat and a rat were found behind the organ, which had stuck in their chase.
The portal is located on the 12th century on the south side of the transept.
The chapel houses the heart of St. Laurence O'Toole. Furthermore, there are to visit tiles from the Middle Ages.
With Gothic arches in 25 meters height.
The left lectern of brass dates from the Middle Ages. On the right side there is a copy from the 19th century.
In front of the Romanesque portal south are the ruins of the Chapter House of the Priory of Canons Regular of the cathedral. The priory was repealed in 1541.
The organ was built in 1984 by the organ builder Kenneth Jones and Associates of Bray ( Wicklow ). The instrument has 40 stops on three manuals and pedal. 2003/2004, the instrument was overhauled and extended slightly.
- Couplers: II / I, III / II, I / P, II / P III / P