Christ Church Cathedral

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The Christ Church Cathedral is located beside the civic offices on the western end of the Temple Bar in the very heart of Dublin, in the medieval center of the city. It is very easy to get to the church, just walk the distance till the west of the Trinity College, then College Green, follow the Dame Street and Lord Edward Street, the church will be in front of you, parallel to the Liffey River. This church is veiled in history and it is the precious legacy for Dublin. The church features great moments and unique architectural designs.

Magnificent sight

The Christ Church Cathedral is a Viking cathedral that was built in 1030 on this site, and in a very short time it became a cathedral under the Benedictines control at the end of the 11th century. The archbishop of Dublin, Laurente O’Toole introduced the canons of St.Augustine, in 1162, that were kept there until the Reformation. The first dean of the church was Robert Castle, the last Augustinian prior. The actual shape of the cathedral dates back to 1180, built under the new program of construction that were controlled by the first Anglo Norman archbishop. In the 14th century to the church was added an extended quire. Later the south wall of the nave was remodeled, that started in 1562 and was completed in 1870. One of the Victorian architects of that time, George Edmund Street, designed an entire restoration on the cathedral , extending and redesigning some parts of the church. As part of the remodelation the cathedral was transformed and decorated in a very amazing style. To the cathedral was added a bridge, in a very elegant view, that runs across the road, to a new hall, which was constructed to house the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. The new hall now is used as an exhibition describing the medieval Dublin, called Dublinia.

Cathedral’s services

The main services provided by the cathedral are the Christian worship, where all the visitors are welcomed on Sunday and weekday services. The choral services are provided by the church’s choir, which has its origins from the choir school that was founded in 1480. The choir is completed with the girl’s choir, which was founded in 1995, meant to offer an unique experience to the girls from Dublin who will enjoy the choister experience. The cathedral is the ideal destination to spend a peaceful day, surrounded by a pure and graceful spirit of the Christianity. Its architectural style and its spectacular interior veiled in majestic spirit is charming every prayer, fascinating through the original beauty of the church. This sacred place relates an interesting and unrepeatable experience, leaving a great impression on the visitors’ life.

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