ST GEORGE'S Parish dating from 1300s, oldest Church in Belfast
I'm down in city centre Belfast on High Street, near the famous Albert Clock, to visit Belfast's oldest congregation, that worships in St George's Church of Ireland.
The Parish Church of Saint George, Belfast, more commonly known as St. George's Church, Belfast, is a Church of Ireland church located on High Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the oldest Church of Ireland church in Belfast. It was designed by Irish architect, John Bowden, and opened in 1816.
The church stands on what had been a fording place where the River Lagan and River Farset met. The earliest mention of a place of worship existing on this site is in the papal taxation rolls of 1306. The Chapel of the Ford was a chapel of ease of the main parish church at Shankill, and was constructed here for those waiting to cross the mud flats which covered most of the area that has since become central Belfast. The chapel later became known as Corporation Chapel after the newly founded Belfast Corporation.
By the time of the Plantation of Ulster, the church had become the main parish church for the area. In 1613 James I of England granted a charter to Belfast as a key garrison town in the plantation, and St. George's became the 'corporation' church. William of Orange passed through Belfast on his way from Carrickfergus to the Battle of the Boyne, and had a famous sermon, Arise Great King, preached to him here.
By the late 18th century, however, the church had fallen into disrepair and the Earl of Chichester, the dominant local landowner, gave land for a new parish church for Belfast to be built on a more expansive site a few hundred metres away on Donegall Street. This church would later become St Anne's Cathedral. Henry Joy McCracken, a leading member of the Society of the United Irishmen and 1798 rebellion was buried in the churchyard after being hanged, before later being moved to Clifton Street Cemetery. However, by the 1800s, the growth of industrial Belfast necessitated a second Anglican church being built, and a new St. George's was built on the old site, opening in 1816. Throughout the 19th century, the church had a series of rectors known for their flamboyant style, and in the early 20th century, St. George's developed its distinct High Church ethos. The movement of people out of the City Centre in the 20th century saw the congregation drop, and during The Troubles, the church was seriously damaged on a number of occasions by Provisional Irish Republican Army bombs.
St. George's continues to be noted for its liturgical and musical tradition – it has one of the few men's and boys' church choirs in Ireland. Its ministry, both to the business community and to Belfast's homeless population, are an important part of parish life. St. George's has a diverse congregation, drawing members from different religious, cultural and social backgrounds.
Built mostly of Scrabo sandstone. The west end, facing High Street, has a large Corinthian pillared portico, giving the impression that it is a two storied building. The portico was originally made to order in Egypt for Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry, to adorn the main entrance of Ballyscullion House in County Londonderry, built in 1788. After the Earl died in 1803, the house was gradually dismantled and the portico was bought and transported to Belfast. To reach its new home, the portico was initially hauled by horse and cart to Lough Neagh. From there it went by barge, reputedly the first barge cargo brought to Belfast from Lough Neagh by the new Lagan Canal Navigation (now disused). The coats of arms on the pediment are of the Diocese of Down and the city of Belfast.
St. George's was the first Anglican church in Ireland to introduce Harvest Thanksgiving, musical recitals in church, early morning celebrations of the Holy Communion, a robed choir, drama in church, the Christmas Midnight Eucharist, the Three Hours Devotions on Good Friday, and to adopt the 1984 Alternative Prayer Book of the Church of Ireland.
【K】UK Travel-Belfast[영국 여행-벨파스트]영국 5대 시장, 세인트 조지 시장/St. George's Market/Ginger Wine/Drink
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세인트 조지 시장을 가보지 않고 벨파스트를 논할 수는 없다. 1890년대에 지어져 120 여년을 벨파스트와 애환을 함께 한 이 재래시장은 주말이면 직거래 장터 한마당이 열린다. 각종 공예품, 그림 등은 물론 식음료, 생필품까지 생산자가 소비자와 직거래하는 것으로 정평이 나있다. 영국의 5대 시장 중 하나인 세인트 조지 시장엔 그야말로 없는 것 빼곤 다 있다. 정신없이 시장을 휘젓고 다니던 내 눈에 매우 익숙한 뭔가가 들어온다. 메이드 인 코리아 ‘김’ 이다. 이건 또 뭘까? 한잔 마셔보라는 것 같은데. “이곳에서 오래전부터 할머니들이 생강으로 음료를 만들었는데, 진저와인이라고 불렀어요.” “북아일랜드 전통 음료군요?” “네, 그렇습니다. 벨파스트 특산물입니다. 한 번 마셔 보겠어요? 알코올이 없는 음료입니다.” 몸에 좋은 생강즙이라. 나도 한잔 마셔보기로 했다. “제 마음의 선물입니다.” “선물인가요?” “네, 벨파스트의 선물입니다.” 빌리는 멀리서 온 이방인에게 기꺼이 진저와인 1병을 선물로 준다. 북아일랜드의 특산물과 인심을 한꺼번에 맛보는 순간이다.
[English: Google Translator]
I can not discuss the Belfast market is not never been to St. George. Built in the 1890s, the one with the joys and sorrows of 120 years Belfast and the traditional market is held on weekends direct transactions Festival Marketplace. Various crafts and paintings, as well as food and beverage, have a reputation and that producers and consumers are direct transactions to basic necessities. One of the five markets of the UK market in St. George Yen is it really niggas will not. Beating the market without the spirit is something very familiar to my eyes creeping attended. The Made in Korea 'Kim'. What it again? Looks like a cup of masyeobo. I have here a long time grandmother made a drink with ginger, ginger wine I called. I'm Irish traditional beverage book? Yes, sir. The Belfast specialties. Can you drink one? The non-alcoholic beverages, because good ginger juice on the body. I decided to drink a cup. The first gift of the heart. Is it a gift? Yes, Belfast is a gift. Billy was willing to give Ginger a bottle of wine came from afar to the Gentiles as gifts. Facebook is a moment at a time to taste the specialties and hospitality of Ireland.
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■클립명: 유럽110-영국06-05 영국 5대 시장, 세인트 조지 시장/St. George's Market/Ginger Wine/Drink
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■촬영일자: 2011년 6월 June
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Kabosh Belfast By Moonlight
This ritualistic drama charts the history of an ever changing city of Belfast, giving voice to the forgotten, celebrating personal endurance and presenting a refrain for Béal Feirste.
On a full moon, 6 spirits reflecting the rich past of Belfast, rise from their graves to tell their stories in St. George's Church.
Kabosh brings you the world premiere of a new play by Carlo Gébler with original music by Neil Martin, performed in the historical setting of St. George's Church as part of its bicentenary celebrations.
Belfast By Moonlight will run from Friday 18th until Thursday 31st October
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St George's Church, Shirley - Sunday School - Early 1960s
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No sound.
Shot on Kodachrome, under-exposed in places, and faded over the last half century. Even restoration can only achieve a certain amount.
Although a silent film, it still conveys the message. Do you recognise anybody?
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북아일랜드 여정의 마지막 종착지는 런던데리! 제 2의 도시이자 대립과 갈등의 상처를 고스란히 안고 살아가는 곳이다. 그런데 이상하게도 공식지명은 런던데리인데 시내를 돌아보면 데리라고만 되어 있거나 데리와 런던데리가 병기돼 있다. “전 이곳을 런던데리라 부르지 않고 데리라 부릅니다. 이건 신교와 구교간의 문제입니다.“ ”당신은 확실히 데리라고 부르는군요.“ ”네, 전 데리라고 부릅니다.“ 원래 이곳의 이름은 아일랜드어에서 유래한 데리였다. 그러나 영국 식민지 시절 영국 국왕에 의해 ‘런던’이 앞에 붙여지며 런던데리가 됐다. 우리로 치자면 일제 치하에 부산이 하루아침에 ‘도쿄부산’으로 개명된 셈이니 이들이 느끼는 감정을 짐작하고도 남음이 있다. 여기도 벨파스트와 마찬가지로 영국에서 이주해온 신교도들이 사는 지역과 원래 이 땅에 살고 있던 아일랜드인들이 대부분인 구교도 지역이 구분돼 있다. 그들이 다니는 교회와 성당도 마찬가지다. 신교도 거주 지역에는 성 콜럼 교회가 있고, 저 멀리 구교도 거주 지역엔 성 유진 성당이 있다. 데리는 도시전체가 성곽 안에 위치해 아담한 느낌을 준다. 그리고 이젠 지난날의 생채기를 딛고 세상과 호흡하기 위해 노력 중이다. “캐나다, 미국, 호주에서 왔습니다.” “데리를 구경해 보니 어떤가요?” “정말 아름다워요. 멋진 곳입니다.” 그렇다. 데리는 원래 아름다운 곳이다. 데리 안의 작은 마을인 이 공예마을은 방송국의 세트장을 연상시킬 정도로 깜찍하고 예쁘다. 아이리쉬 샵이라? 한 가게의 외관에 끌려 안으로 들어가 본다. 이 녀석들은 아일랜드의 상징적 요정인 레프리콘이란다. 레프리콘을 비롯해, 가게 안은 아일랜드에 의한, 아일랜드를 위한 기념품으로 가득하다.
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The final destination of the journey is Londonderry, Northern Ireland! The living area faces the wounds of the city intact and confrontation and conflict in the second. But strangely formal nomination or is ragoman look around the city inde Derry Derry Londonderry and Londonderry has gotta weapons. I referred to shall, without calling the former London here will help. This is a problem between Protestants and Catholics. You're certainly called Derry. Yes, I called around Derry. This was the original name of Derry derived from the Irish. However, the British colonial jimyeo by the British monarch put in front of the 'London' was the Londonderry. Shem am guessing this has left an emotion they feel and even renamed to us chijamyeon Japanese colonial rule in Busan overnight, Tokyo, Busan. Here too just as a Protestant neighborhoods in Belfast migration and who have lived in this land that was originally Irish Catholic majority areas in the United Kingdom gotta have separated. The same is true they attend church and cathedral. The St. Colum Protestant churches and residential areas, residential areas that are far away Catholics yen St. Eugene's Cathedral. Derry gives the impression that the entire city is situated in a small castle. And now it is trying to breath and overcoming the world of yesterday scratch. I'm from Canada, USA and Australia. What I have visited Derry? It's beautiful.
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■클립명: 유럽110-영국06-17 갈등으로부터 자유로운 데리/Derry/St.Eugene/Cathedral/St.Columb/Church/Fairy/Leprechaun
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■촬영일자: 2011년 6월 June
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St Mary's, oldest Catholic Church in Belfast 1784
I'm down near CastleCourt on Chapel Lane to visit the oldest Roman Catholic church in Belfast city. It is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church chapel Lane and it opened in 1784.
Who Built St Mary’s Church?
The Census in 1782 showed that there were 365 Catholics living in Belfast. At that time, there was no Catholic Church in the City. Catholic parishioners had been gathering at the mass rock at Stranmillis now Friar's Bush cemetery.
The Presbyterian and Church of Ireland communnities took up a special collection at their services – the Handsome Collection – and made a gift of the monies donated to build the first Catholic Church in Belfast – St Mary’s Chapel Lane. The generosity of the Presbyterian and Church of Ireland people of Belfast demonstrates the unprecedented religious tolerance of that time. Our still cherished and beautiful pulpit was donated to St Mary’s by the Vicar of Belfast, Canon Turner, of the Anglican Church in High Street in 1813.
It was on Sunday, 30th May 1784 that Mass was celebrated for the first time in the new church of St. Mary’s for the first time by Father Hugh O’Donnell, first Parish Priest of Belfast.
A sister church was built – St Mary’s on the Hill in Whiteabbey. And Father O’Donnell would mount his horse after saying Mass in Belfast and ride on horseback to Whiteabbey to say Mass there.
Italian Paintings
The two beautiful paintings hanging on either side of the altar in St Mary’s Church. On the left the painting depicts the death of St Joseph, and on the right the painting depicts the Annunciation.
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In 19th century Ireland there were not many artists and craftsmen. Italian artists emigrated to Ireland, and one such artist came to live in Belfast. He was a talented painter and muralist and had a studio close to Chapel Lane. He was commissioned to paint the works of art for the opening of the new church.
About six years ago the paintings were restored in situe by experts in art restoration, one of them from the Tate Gallery. The paintings could not be removed from the walls so all work was carried out on scaffolding. The painting of the Sacred Heart was restored at the same time – and the beauty of the paintings was revealed for all to admire. Some time ago, we had the honour to welcome to the church the granddaughter of the Italian artist.
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St Georges Church
Founded 1813 and designed by John Bowden, St George’s Church is the oldest Church of Ireland in Belfast. Built on the site of 2 earlier churches it’s where Belfast was born. Also the Corporation Church boasting a Victorian style chancel by Edward Bradell, paintings by Alexander Gibbs, a chair used by King William III, a strong musical tradition.
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Anglican/Church of Ireland Cathedral in Belfast City Centre.
The Cathedral is open to the public from 8am - 6pm Monday to Saturday
Carol Service of St Gregorios Orthodox Church, Belfast
Ave Vermum Corpus (William Byrd) & Twisted Ave Verum Corpus (William Byrd arr Eunan McDonald)
Ulster Youth Choir Chamber Choir - Friday, 28 July 2017, St George's Church, Belfast
Bangor Parish Choir 1986 - The Lord Bless you and Keep you.
Another absolutely superb Ulster Choirmaster - one I wish I had had an opportunity to sing for more - Ian Hunter's fabulous Bangor Parish Church Choir - an example of control, musicality and ensemble that any of us would love to emulate.
TOURS BY BANGOR PARISH CHOIR DIRECTED BY IAN HUNTER
Scotland
- St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh - one week's daily Evensongs (5)
- St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh - Recital
England
- Lichfield Cathedral - one week's daily Evensongs (5)
- Coventry Cathedral - Recital
- Coventry Cathedral - Evensong
Ireland
- Killaloe Church of Ireland Cathedral - Evensong and Recital
- Limerick Church of Ireland Cathedral - Evensong and Recital
- Ennis Roman Catholic Cathedral - Recital
- Galway Roman Catholic Cathedral - Recital
Dublin
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin - Evensong on two occasions
London
- St Paul's Cathedral, London - one week's daily Evensongs (5) and Mattins (1)
- Recitals in:
- Westminster Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- St Margaret's Church, Westminster
Belfast
- Holy Cross Church, Ardoyne - Carol Services (2)
- St Mark's Church, Ballysillan - Evensong
CONCERTS IN BANGOR PARISH CHURCH ORGANISED BY THE CHOIR AND IAN HUNTER
- The Scholars
- James Galway
- Ulster Orchestra
- St Peter's Consort
- Bangor Parish Choir
- Renaissance Singers
- Ulster Brass Ensemble
- Band of the Royal Marines
- Donaghadee Male Voice Choir
- Les Petits Chanteurs de Douai
- Choral Society of Trinity College, Dublin
- Choir of St Catharine's College, Cambridge
- Organ and Choral Scholars of St John's College, Cambridge
- Organ and Choral Scholars of King's College, Cambridge - 4 years
RECORDINGS:
Bangor Parish Church Choir released two commercial LP records on the Alpha label of the Abbey Recording Company, Oxford
- CAROLS BY CANGLELIGHT
- THE WINGS OF FAITH
BROADCASTING:
Bangor Parish Church Choir broadcast regularly and frequently, locally and nationally, on BBC, ITV and RTE, radio and television
St Anne's Cathedral Belfast
I'm down at Belfast's St Anne's Cathedral. Opened in 1904 the Cathedral narrowly escaped and survived the 2WW 'Blitz', when German bombers flattened surrounding housing.
I'm just taking a wee informal dander inside to give you an idea what to expect if you come down too.
Orangemen On Parade (1970-1979)
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Orangemen on parade in early 1970s - year and exact location unknown. Various shots of the parade, marching bands, union jack flags and England flags (St George's flags).
I think I recognise the Reverend Ian Paisley amongst the walkers.
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St. Anne's Cathedral - Belfast Northern Ireland
St Anne’s Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses Connor and Down and Dromore, and is the focal point of the Cathedral Quarter in Northern Ireland’s capital city (
Built over a period of 80 years, the foundation stone to Belfast Cathedral was laid in 1899 and the nave was consecrated in 1904. The new Cathedral was built around the old Parish Church, which remained in use up until 27th December 1903, when the last service was held in it. The parish church, with the exception of the Sanctuary, which was incorporated in to the new Cathedral, was then demolished. In 1981 the North Transept was finished and in 2007 the addition of the Spire of Hope was made to the Cathedral.
It doesn't only happen to be a religious place, but entering St. Anne's Cathedral is like getting lost in a place that respects art and delivers it to the world through those different artists who have taken place in adding their touch to the building. From the artists of St. Anne's Cathedral, there is Esmond Burton who has sculpted the tympanum over the central archway of the west doors and who has work done in other places and parts as well around the world, there is also Morris Harding who Belfast Cathedral Commission was to become the major work of his career, there was also The Martin Sisters who were responsible for creating the mosaics in Belfast Cathedral, and there was also Sophia Rosamond Praeger who her work in Belfast Cathedral included the heads of the children above the front in the baptistery and the respond of justice which is at the east end of the north arcade, adjacent to the chancel arch, and shows Moses holding the tablets on which were engraved the Ten Commandments.
One could visit St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast to worship God, which could happen in the ordinary ways while visiting the place and which could happen through the different events that are sometimes held there, and one could also visit the cathedral as some kind of touristic place that Belfast is well known with and which people tend to visit to get introduced to this cathedral on a more closer look.
Since this cathedral is considered the most famous in Belfast, Northern Ireland, then there must be something different about it or something that it could offer to the public. St. Anne's Cathedral is considered the only church in Northern Ireland to offer visitors and congregation members a pattern of daily sung services and it also serves musical education to choristers.
If you decided to come into this church as a tourist and not worshiper or pilgrim - just the same way we did to bring this video to you - you have to know that there are different mosaics, textiles, carvings, and many other historical artifacts found in the place which will catch your interest. There are cultural visits offered in the place from Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and from 1 PM to 3 PM on Sundays, but since it is first and for all a place where people come to worship and pray, there is always a quiet area that is found there, opening its gates for private prayers from 8 AM to 6 PM on Monday to Saturday and from 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.
There are still other places to visit while being in Belfast that comes in addition to St. Anne's Cathedral, such as going to the Botanic Gardens in the city ( going to visit the Titanic Museum and knowing more about when and how it was built ( checking Belfast Castle and enjoying one of the most known and important places related to this city ( walking around Victoria Park in Belfast ( and checking some of the other attractions of this city as well (
There are usually different events held throughout the year in Belfast, Northern Ireland, so whenever you are coming to visit this city, check out for any events happening during that time because you might end up with something of your interest, like the Christmas Market ( or even some food markets like St. George's Market which brings different good restaurants to the city (
Have you ever been to Belfast city before? What are the different places and attractions that you have been to and what are the ones you liked the most? Share with us your experience in Belfast and St. Anne's Cathedral and tell us more about the tips that you would like to share with those still planning for their trip or are about to visit Belfast soon.
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St. George's 2010 pt. 2
St. George's day May 6th, 2010. Divine Liturgy in St. George's Church in Howell, NJ. Престольный праздник св. Георгиевского храма в Ховелле, шт. Нью-Джерси - 6 мая 2010 г.
St Patrick's Parish Drumbeg Rare Ulster Lych Gate
It is unusual to fnd such an excellent, well preserved lych gate in Co Down never mind in the whole of Ulster because lych gates were a traditional English parish church addition.
'A lychgate, also spelled lichgate, lycugate, lyke-gate or as two separate words lych gate, (from Old English/Anglo-Saxon, corpse) is a gateway covered with a roof found at the entrance to an English-style churchyard.The name resurrection gate is also used.
Lychgates consist of a roofed porch-like structure over a gate, often built of wood. They usually consist of four or six upright wooden posts in a rectangular shape. On top of this are a number of beams to hold a pitched roof covered in thatch or wooden or clay tiles. They can have decorative carvings and in later times were erected as memorials. They sometimes have recessed seats on either side of the gate itself, for the use of pall-bearers or vigil watchers.
The body rested inside the churchyard, so the gates themselves should be under the edge of the roof, between the end columns, rather than in the centre as is usually the case with modern lychgates.
The gateway was part of the church. It was where the clergy met the funeral party and where the bier rested while part of the service was read before burial. It also served to shelter the pall-bearers while the bier was brought from the church. In some lychgates there stood large flat stones called lich-stones upon which the corpse, usually uncoffined, was laid.
Most lych gates were built from around the mid-15th century although some date from earlier, including the 13th-century lychgate of St George's churchyard in Beckenham, South London, claimed to be the oldest in England.
This particular lych gate at Drumbeg is a very well known land mark and probably only dates from 1878 when the Montgomery family paid for it to be built by Thomas Drew.
The only other lych gate i know of is at Middle Church Ballinderry.
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New Lagan Weir Bridge Queen's Quay Belfast City centre
This new impressive walkway at Queen's Quay down beside the Lagan Weir and the Big Fish.
When the Tall ships were in last summer the original bridge could not cope with the volume of people trying to get from one side to the other. It was dangerous as prams were being crushed by the weight/volume of people trying to cross. So this bridge is very welcome.