Tuesday 27 February 2024

Liverpool Cathedral {C Of E} Altar/”The Well”/Other Dimensions eg corridors/Specific Subject matters/related interior themes

 

Liverpool Cathedral {C Of E}
Altar/The Nave aka"The Well”
 
Other Dimensions  Corridors/Chapels

 Related Interior Themes


 



 


Flowering The Cross



Painting In Photograph of Jesus Christ "Christ Rises From The Dead" (left) By Rob Floyd 

Flowering the cross is a Western Christian tradition practiced at the arrival of Easter, in which worshippers place flowers on the bare wooden cross that was used in the Good Friday liturgy, in order to symbolize "the new life that emerges from Jesus’s death on Good Friday".[1][2][3] The result is a flowered cross that is set near the chancel for Eastertide.










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The North Isle runs from the NE Transept (War memorial) to the Children's Chapel and Chapter House, on the left, and the Ambulatory, on the right. The High Altar is on the other side of the wall that can be seen on the right

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WAR MEMORIAL CHAPEL










THE LADY CHAPEL


















Friday 26 January 2024

Liverpool Cathedral Altar A Variety Of Compositions Moods And Atmospheres

 

Liverpool Cathedral Altar

 Compositions Moods And Atmospheres



This blog reference continues from my website page about The Altar at Liverpool Cathedral, the images on my website have a strong “yellow” or “Gold” appearance. The images on my blog are influenced with a slightly different or stronger/warmer atmosphere appearance/mood.

Photographs include the altar composed at an angle, at a distance, adding scale by including smaller elements, and depth using the ceiling arches and other aspects of the surroundings as a frame.

The Cathedral is an awesome  building forever inspiring my photography!







Close Up Details Etc  
Altar And Interior




Images below include details and surroundings taken just outside the altar on the right, cropped images have been made from the original compositions, to emphasize specific details, such as the designs in the columns and arcs. 
In the example of the close up of the Bishop Of Liverpool (Francis James Chavasse 1900 -1923) there has been colour and contrast modifications to make detail in the white carving stand out further. 
The camera was facing in the direction of “The Well” 



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The “Ambo” (Above) was from the earliest days of the church, a raised platform from which the Bible was read, hence the inscription “Thy Word Is Truth”, at the bottom of the bird design. The bible is the Holy Book and is split into two sections The Old Testament and The New Testament. It talks about Gods Relationship with the world and shows how we can live according to our faith in God.

One Of the most important features of Christian Worship is the reading of passages from holy scripture. It at is the very heart of every service that takes place in the cathedral and the basis of teaching.




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Derick William Dwelly (9 April 1881 – 9 May 1957) 
was the first Dean of Liverpool.
 
From a modest family background, Dwelly worked as a shop assistant in London before the vicar of the church he attended there spotted his potential, and arranged sponsorship for the young Dwelly to study at Queens' College, Cambridge. After graduation, he became an Anglican priest. In 1916 he took over a parish in the Diocese of Liverpool, and was appointed to devise the form of service for the consecration of the new Liverpool Cathedral in 1924. When the cathedral was sufficiently established to need a dean to run it, Dwelly was appointed to the position, taking office in 1931.
 
At Liverpool Dwelly was responsible for devising fresh forms of service, refreshing the liturgy. He was consulted by the authorities of other cathedrals including Canterbury to advise on the forms of worship for special services. His willingness to innovate led to controversy in 1934, when he permitted a Unitarian to deliver a sermon in the cathedral; many felt that it was improper to allow non-Anglicans to preach in an Anglican church.
 
Dwelly's liturgical and other legacies to Liverpool Cathedral are commemorated in a life-size carving of him on the memorial to him in the cathedral, unveiled in 1960, five years after his death.
Source : Frederick Dwelly - Wikipedia

John Charles Ryle D D
First Bishop Of Liverpool 1880 - 1900
Born 10th May1816 - Died 1900
Figures on monument:- description and representation
The Four figures represent the Authors of the Gospels, written by  Christs Desciples
The Head at the top of the monument represents Mathew


The Eagle in the centre at the bottom of the monument represents John
The Lion far left at the bottom of the monument in shadow represents Mark
The Bull near right at the bottom of the monument represents Luke

 
 


John Charles Ryle (10 May 1816 – 10 June 1900) was an English evangelical Anglican bishop. He was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool.



 
Life
He was the eldest son of John Ryle, private banker, of Park House, Macclesfield, M.P. for Macclesfield 1833–7, and Susanna, daughter of Charles Hurt of Wirksworth, Derbyshire. He was born at Macclesfield on 10 May 1816.
 
He was educated at Eton and the University of Oxford, where his career was unusually distinguished. He was Fell exhibitioner at Christ Church, from which foundation he matriculated on 15 May 1834. He was Craven scholar in 1836, graduated B.A. in 1838, having been placed in the first-class in literæ humaniores in the preceding year, and proceeded M.A. in 1871. He was created D.D. by diploma on 4 May 1880.
 
Ryle left the university with the intention of standing for parliament on the first opportunity, but was unable to do so because of his father's bankruptcy. He took holy orders (1841–42) and became curate at Exbury, Hampshire. In 1843, he was preferred to the rectory of St Thomas, Winchester, which he exchanged in the following year for that of Helmingham, Suffolk. The latter living he retained until 1861, when he resigned it for the vicarage of Stradbroke in the same county. The restoration of Stradbroke church was due to his initiative. In 1869, he was made rural dean of Hoxne, and in 1872 honorary canon of Norwich. He was select preacher at Cambridge in 1873 and the following year, and at Oxford from 1874 to 1876, and in 1879 and the following year. In 1880, he was designated dean of Salisbury, and at once, 19 April, advanced to the newly created see of Liverpool, which he ably administered until his death at Lowestoft on 10 June 1900. He is buried at All Saints Church, Childwall, Liverpool.


 Close Up Details 
Inscriptions, Interior Dimensions Corridors, Statues, Various Iconic Religioius Subjects Ect

Earl Of Derby's Tomb 



Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, KG, GCB, GCVO, TD, PC, JP (4 April 1865 – 4 February 1948), styled Mr Edward Stanley until 1886, then The Hon Edward Stanley and then Lord Stanley from 1893 to 1908, was a British soldier, Conservative politician, diplomat and racehorse owner. He was twice Secretary of State for War and also served as British Ambassador to France.


Sir Giles Gilbert Scott O.M.R.A 1880 - 1960
Architect
Floor Design And Inscription


Sir Giles Gilbert Scott OM RA FRIBA (9 November 1880 – 8 February 1960) was a British architect known for his work on the New Bodleian LibraryCambridge University LibraryLady Margaret Hall, OxfordBattersea Power StationLiverpool Cathedral, and designing the iconic red telephone box.
Scott came from a family of architects. He was noted for his blending of Gothic tradition with modernism, making what might otherwise have been functionally designed buildings into popular landmarks

“The Holy Family” Joseph, Mary And Baby Jesus 
Sculptor By Josephina Vaasconcellos 

Josefina de Vasconcellos was an internationally renowned sculptor who was born in Molesey in Surrey in 1904. Vasconcellos was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1985 for her community work for disadvantaged and disabled children.

This sculpture is located in The Children’s Chapel

The memorial was dedicated at a ceremony on 7th May 2011 by the Dean Justin Welby, in attendance was David and Grace Sheppard's great friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The memorial is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional memorial stone, designed to evoke a sense of intrigue and wonder. The abstract nature of the work communicates on many levels and permits a range of thoughts, whilst adding a spiritual dimension to inspire reflection in a personal or corporate way.

A white Portland stone is set in the sandstone wall of the Cathedral, creates a feeling of being 'embedded' or 'making an impression', with the sandstone of the cathedral representing the wider city. The shapes that radiate from the design, could be seen as ripples or boundaries. The notion of 'breaking boundaries', is one that resonates with Bishop David's family, and is reminiscent of his cricketing, professional and personal achievements. The drawing together of these two shaped forms is also reflective of his ministry of reconciliation, which is further highlighted through the text from Jeremiah 29:7



The smooth surface of the white stone is not flawless, for only God is without blemish. It is set at a height where visitors are able to touch and engage with it.

The floor plaque directly below the artwork covers the casket of Bishop David and Grace, Lady Sheppard; whose ashes were interred on 6th May 2011 to be alongside her husband. The memorial was funded by more than 200 individual donors.



Font SW Transept (The Baptistry)


SW transept (The Baptistry). Marble. Relief of an apostle on each of the 12 sides. Apostles ID by what they are holding Floor is marble, inlaid with waves and fishes. Water: baptism. Fish: symbol of Christianity 1st person baptised there was Giles Gilbert Scott's (Cathedral Architect) granddaughter










Many Thanks to @hiddenliverpool for additional information