2014, Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, Ireland
Great Waterford Buildings - Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford - the oldest Catholic Cathedral in Ireland.
Music is Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
A Cathedral is the parish church of the Bishop of a diocese and Waterford city has had a Cathedral since Norman times. After the Reformation, the old Christchurch Cathedral of the Normans passed forever from Catholic hands. There were, however, two instances of repossession: the Catholics occupied it for a few days when news reached the city of Elizabeth's death and there was a longer occupation, of six years, during the heady days of the Confederation of Kilkenny when it seemed that Ireland was at long last going to control her own destiny. But, when the Confederation collapsed in 1649 the Catholics were never again to possess the cathedral. For the next century and a half there was no Cathedral for the Catholics. Indeed, from 1650 till 1797 they were to have no Bishop resident in the city. The restoration of the monarchy in England gave a little hope to the Catholics of the city and they rented a small store as a Mass house. This store was situated in Barronstrand street, behind the present Granville Hotel and directly opposite the present Cathedral. This store lasted as a Mass-house until 1693 when the Corporation (Protestant) allowed the Catholics to erect a simple chapel - provided it would be inconspicuous and not offensive to the Protestants. The site given was partly the same site where the present Cathedral stands. This site was behind the houses on Barronstrand street because Catholics were not allowed to have a street frontage for their chapels. The entrance to this chapel was by way of a laneway leading from Keyser's street. Waterford's Catholics worshipped in this chapel for a hundred years and it must be remembered that this century was the century of the Penal Laws against Catholics. Masses were celebrated very early in the morning (around 5.00am) so as not to cause offence to Protestants on their way to their own churches and the chapel was closed when Mass was not being celebrated. Catholics had to be very careful not to offend the authorities in case their chapel would be closed down.
It was a fortunate day for the Catholics of Waterford when, in 1772, Bishop William Egan (who lived in Clonmel) transferred Thomas Hearn, a brilliant and dedicated priest, from the parish of Mothel to Waterford. Through him, much hope was given and for nearly forty years he was a powerful force, and figure, in the city. By 1772 times were improving for Irish Catholics and they were becoming more confident and more organised. An important Catholic Association had been founded in Dublin in 1760. One of its founders was a Waterford man, Thomas Wyse (1701-70) of the Manor of St. John, who championed the Catholic cause. Various Acts were passed in Parliament in 1772, 1778, 1782 and 1792, giving some relief to Catholics. After nearly a century of the Penal Laws the Waterford Catholics felt that the time had come to consider replacing the old Mass House with a more dignified and fitting place of worship. In fact, they decided to build a Cathedral.
In 1790 a petition from some prominent Catholics, including Edmund Rice, was presented by Dean Hearn to the Corporation. This petition was a request to allow them rent some property adjacent to the Mass House. This petition was successful and the land was rented for 999 years, at two shillings and sixpence per annum. The Dean immediately began to demolish the Mass House and he set about building the new Cathedral. The foremost architect in Waterford was John Roberts and he had just completed the design of the new Church of Ireland Cathedral. The Cathedral was to cost £20,000 - a huge sum for the period - and all the money was raised from the pennies and half-pennies of the poor. Roberts' Cathedral was a square shaped building and the rear wall was situated where the sanctuary rails are now situated. The High Altar stood against the rear wall. The original plan called for a classic portico over the main entrance on Barronstrand street but, because of worries about the foundations, which are on marshy ground, it was never completed.
Over the years, alterations, additions and improvements have taken place.
1826 A new organ, to replace the original, was installed. 1829-37 The original rear wall was removed and the sanctuary enlarged.
1854 A new High Altar was installed.
1855-72 The two side altars were erected.
1870's A new organ was installed.
1881 The high vaulted ceiling was elaborately decorated. The present marble high altar was erected, though the new altar incorporates the front of the altar of 1854. The great Baldachino was erected over the altar. This Baldachino is supported by five Corinthian columns - all with gilt capitals.
1883 The magnificent Baroque pulpit, the Chapter stalls and the Bishop's Chair were installed.
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Waterford, Ireland
This is the oldest Catholic Church in Ireland
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford City
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is the Roman Catholic Cathedral for the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore. It is located on Barronstrand Street in the centre of Waterford City. This Cathedral was the first permanent Roman Catholic Cathedral to be built in either Ireland and Britain after the Reformation. John Roberts designed the Cathedral and it was completed in 1793.
Historic Jardine Pipe Organ at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church HD
At the end of Mass the hymn Rejoice the Lord is King (Charles wesley) is played on the historic Jardine pipe organ at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Augusta, GA.
The church is magnificent and was spared from the vandalism that many Catholic churches experienced after Vatican II. It is completely intact! It would be a PERFECT place to celebrate the Tridentine Mass! The walls were not whitewashed. The Altar and Communion rail are in place along with the side Altars. There is painted statuary and a Confession booth.
The beautiful Jardine pipe organ was fully restored in 1994 by Spearman & Hawkinson Organ Company of Charlotte, NC. Even the hand-pumped bellows are restored. The organ is powered by an electric blower, but can be hand-pumped.
Christ Church Cathedral or Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Dublin, Ireland
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2016, Christchurch Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Waterford, Ireland
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Christchurch Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Waterford, Ireland
The first cathedral to stand on this site was built in 1096 by the Vikings, who had recently converted from paganism to Christianity and affiliated themselves with the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was he who appointed Malchus as the first Bishop of Waterford, in fact one of the first in Ireland.
Less than one hundred years after its construction, the Cathedral hosted an event which would change the course of Irish history forever, with the marriage of Strongbow, an English knight, to an Irish princess named Aoife in 1170. This political union granted Aoife’s father, the deposed King of Leinster, troops from England to reclaim his throne and ensured Strongbow would inherit his kingship upon his father-in-law’s death.
By 1210 the Normans had taken control of Waterford and built a new Medieval Cathedral. This was expanded through the years to include side chapels dedicated to leading Waterford figures such as James Rice, who served as city mayor 11 times in the 15th Century. The base of one of the pillars of this Norman Cathedral still remains and has been opened up for viewing.
In the 18th Century, the progressive City Corporation of the time came to regard the Norman Cathedral as rather old-fashioned and recommended to the Bishop that a new one be constructed. Bishop Chenevix resisted this proposal, and it is said that a ruse was devised to encourage his change of mind. As he was walking through the Cathedral some rubble was strategically dropped in his path, close enough to shock the clergyman, who was soon found to support the construction of a new church. The Gothic Norman Cathedral was torn down in 1773, or rather blown down, as the building was so strongly constructed that the use of gunpowder was required in its demolition.
Construction on the new Cathedral began in in 1773 and was completed in 1779, at a total cost of £5,397. It was designed by John Roberts, whose imagination had given shape to much of Georgian Waterford. Roberts also designed the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Barronstrand Street, giving Waterford the unique distinction of being the only city in Europe where the Protestant and Catholic Cathedrals were conceived by the same man.
Architecture
This cathedral has been described by architectural historian Mark Girouard as the finest 18th Century Ecclesiastical building in Ireland. It was built in the Neo-Classical Georgian style which was de rigueur. Roberts was fond of this style, reminiscent of Ancient Greece and its elegance was in contrast to the ornate Gothic interiors of most of the churches in this time. The spectacular stucco plasterwork ceiling is very similar to what could be seen in many 18th Century palaces and stately homes across Europe.
What you see today varies slightly from this original construction, as a disastrous Organ Gallery fire in 1815 devastated the magnificent Elliot organ and much of the surrounding woodwork. The cathedral was closed for three years for repair and reconstruction. Some further improvements were deemed necessary in 1891 by Sir Thomas Drew, a leading architect of the time. The square pews and galleries were removed and the ground floor windows blocked up. A new case was built for the organ and it was taken down from its gallery and squeezed into the left-hand corner of the Cathedral. In 2003 the organ was restored and a new gallery was built to house it in its original position.
The Tetragrammaton
YHWH the holy and unutterable name of God
Given central place on the reredos behind the altar is the Tetragrammaton the letters YHWH, the holy and unutterable name of God in the Hebrew Bible. This roots the faith of Christians in the biblical tradition of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The James Rice Tomb and the Camino
James Rice tomb
Cadaver Monument ‘I am what you will be; I was what you are now.’
James Rice was Mayor of Waterford eleven times during the 15th Century. In 1481 he built a chapel to house his tomb in the original Norman cathedral. It is a fine example of a cadaver monument, depicting the horror of death and the glory of saints. Weather damage has taken its toll down the centuries and made the Latin inscription quite difficult to read. Rice wished that his tomb be a reminder of the briefness of our earthly lives and the transient nature of fame, wealth and power. The tomb displays a badly decayed corpse, crawling with worms and with a frog feasting on the stomach. A section of the inscription reads, ‘I am what you will be; I was what you are now.’ The figures of saints can be seen on the sides of the tomb.
Rice walked the Camino pilgrimage twice during his lifetime and his tomb became a starting point for Waterford pilgrims as they embarked upon their journey to Santiago di Compostela.
Tuesday in Waterford Ireland - Cathedral
Mom, here is the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in Waterford. It was built in the 1790's.
Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford City, Ireland
The Cathedral of The Holy Trinity, Christ Church has been a constant presence in Waterford, in one form or another, since the 11th century. Built on a site of Christian worship which dates back to 1050 and probably before, the building is steeped in history. The only neo - classical Georgian Cathedral in Ireland, it is an important part of the Church of Ireland, and is considered to be of enormous architectural importance. The Cathedral, in addition to continuing as a place of Christian worship, is now used as a venue for concerts, recitals and exhibitions adding to the cultural life of Waterford.
WATERFORD Ireland, Travel Guide - What To Do: IN ONE DAY (Tour - Self Guided Highlights)
An easy self-guided tour of Waterford, Ireland. Showing you the best attractions and how to navigate them. Check the links below for further information on how to better plan your journey.
City Description:
Waterford, a seaport in southeast Ireland, is the country’s oldest city. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D. and parts of its ancient walled core remain. Within Reginald’s Tower, a circa-1003 fortification, the Waterford Museum of Treasures displays local archaeological finds. Famed glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal began here in 1783. Today the company’s facility near the historic district offers factory tours.The city’s 2 Georgian cathedrals, the protestant Christ Church Cathedral and the catholic Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, share the distinction of having been designed by the same architect, the influential John Roberts. Waterford is set in a region known for its verdant, bucolic landscapes. The 19th-century People’s Park, the city’s main public outdoor space, contains a Victorian bandstand, still used for concerts, and a skatepark. The nearby River Suir leads to Waterford Port, a 19th-century shipbuilding centre where ocean liners were once constructed.
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Peak travel is May–Aug, when the weather's mild. Spraoi (Aug) is an outdoor arts festival incorporating street theatre, music and a colourful costumed parade. The Imagine Arts Festival (Oct) is a wide-ranging event including music, dance, film and various visual arts. The Waterford Harvest Festival (Sep) focuses on regional foods and food producers.
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Cathedral Church Of The Holy Trinity, County Down Ireland Display
Cathedral Church Of the Holy trinity, County Down, Ireland
Emer Dunne & Drua - live in Waterford Cathedral
Live in Waterford Cathedral - Emer Dunne & Drua
Waterford Mass
Irish Naval Association (Waterford Branch)Annual Mass for deceased members. Celebrant Fr.Des Campion Nval Chaplain
June 15, 2014 Most Holy Trinity Mass
This video is the Mass for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity from St. Mary's Church in Watkins Glen, NY.
Touringkitty Travels: Batangas Pilgrimage
The Shrine of Jesus Volunteers led by our Rector, Msgr. Bobby, headed to Batangas for a one day church pilgrimage. We visited the following: Shrine of Padre Pio, San Sebastian Cathedral, Parish of Our Lady of Mediatrix, Carmel Monastery, St. Vincent Ferrer, Shrine of St. Joseph, Glorious Cross/Holy Trinity Church, and Basilica of Immaculate Conception. The first two churches are Jubilee of Mercy Churches and I took photos of the Doors of Mercy as you will notice in the slideshow I made using Google Photos. Camera used was iPhone 4s. Glad to have been part of this great spiritual exercise.
Lightfever Waterford
Video from Aarron and Carla Coreless
The Episcopal Ordination of Canon Alphonsus Cullinan
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford
Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
ASU Ireland Concert Tour-Christchurch Cathedral in Waterford-003
ASU Concert Choir performing Dúlamán by Michael McGlynn from their combined concert with Trinity Gospel Choir in Waterford, Ireland on March 19, 2017. Solists are Matthew Carey, baritone and Emily Lindley, bodhrán.