Continuing on with posting about our trip to Great Britain last fall, today I'd like to take you to Glasgow Cathedral in Scotland. We toured Stirling Castle earlier in the day and next on our itinerary is to drive into Glasgow and visit the cathedral. Did you know it's really not a cathedral? It's kind of an honorary term bestowed on this church before the Scottish Reformation. Even though the church did house the Archbishop of Glasgow in its earlier days and was considered a cathedral it's not technically a cathedral today because it hasn't housed a bishop since 1690.
The church has been known by many names. High Kirk of Glasgow or Saint Kentigern's or Saint Mungo's Cathedral and today is known as The Church of Scotland of Glasgow. The current congregation is part of the The Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
Whenever we visit a house of worship, we both are struck with the majesty and awe that fills our hearts. The first stone built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in 1136 in the presence of King David I. The present building was consecrated in 1197. There has been continuous worship of God for 800 years in the cathedral. The building itself is under the ownership of the Crown, but is maintained by Heritage Scotland.
The inside is quite dark, but added to the reverence of the cathedral. I'm sure on a sunny day these stained glass windows would be even more lovely.
Above is the Moses window in the north aisle.
The Millennium Window above was dedicated in 1999 by H.R.H. The Princess Royal, Anne. John C. Clark was a student and guest lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art. He was selected to paint the glass under the careful direction of Historic Scotland. The design theme is GROWTH. The funding of the project involved three local schools.
I always remind myself when visiting cathedrals that most folks didn't read when these houses of worship were constructed. Most everything in them tells the Bible in visual form.
The above arms is from the Stuart dynasty of Scotland from the reign of James VI. This motto appeared on the merk coins minted in 1578 and 1580. It is also the motto of three British Army Scottish Regiments called, Order of the Thistle. Meaning - No one can harm me unpunished. This motto is seen throughout Scotland.
Leaving Glasgow Cathedral we walked back to our car and spotted this old phone booth. It was a Wi-Fi hot spot. So clever.
It's a striking contrast to having just visited a 800 year old cathedral!
Our drive "home" was pleasant and lovely. The rainy day ended with the sun shining on us.
The church has been known by many names. High Kirk of Glasgow or Saint Kentigern's or Saint Mungo's Cathedral and today is known as The Church of Scotland of Glasgow. The current congregation is part of the The Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
Whenever we visit a house of worship, we both are struck with the majesty and awe that fills our hearts. The first stone built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in 1136 in the presence of King David I. The present building was consecrated in 1197. There has been continuous worship of God for 800 years in the cathedral. The building itself is under the ownership of the Crown, but is maintained by Heritage Scotland.
The inside is quite dark, but added to the reverence of the cathedral. I'm sure on a sunny day these stained glass windows would be even more lovely.
Above is the Moses window in the north aisle.
The Millennium Window above was dedicated in 1999 by H.R.H. The Princess Royal, Anne. John C. Clark was a student and guest lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art. He was selected to paint the glass under the careful direction of Historic Scotland. The design theme is GROWTH. The funding of the project involved three local schools.
I always remind myself when visiting cathedrals that most folks didn't read when these houses of worship were constructed. Most everything in them tells the Bible in visual form.
The above arms is from the Stuart dynasty of Scotland from the reign of James VI. This motto appeared on the merk coins minted in 1578 and 1580. It is also the motto of three British Army Scottish Regiments called, Order of the Thistle. Meaning - No one can harm me unpunished. This motto is seen throughout Scotland.
Leaving Glasgow Cathedral we walked back to our car and spotted this old phone booth. It was a Wi-Fi hot spot. So clever.
It's a striking contrast to having just visited a 800 year old cathedral!
Our drive "home" was pleasant and lovely. The rainy day ended with the sun shining on us.
