Christ Church Anglican Cathedral was built in three months, of locally quarried red limestone in the rough town of Darwin, Northern Territories. The church was consecrated on 2 November 1902. During World War II the military took over the church as the Darwin Fortress and in February 1942 a Japanese air raid on Darwin caused damage by shrapnel. In 1974 cyclone Tracy destroyed all but the porch, which remains standing today in front of new construction.
On 27 November 2011, Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin was filled to capacity with those who gathered for the blessing and re-dedication of the newly renovated and restored Cathedral. 27 November was also the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new church year and was chosen to symbolise the start of a new chapter in the life of the Cathedral.
This post is part of the Psalm Sunday meme hosted by Robert in Athens and Louis in SF
The music below, "Agnus Dei" is from Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace", with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and The National Youth Choir of Great Britain.
oh your pictures make me want to be there. thank you!
ReplyDeleteLooks bright and honest a place to be.
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Please have a good new week ahead.
Looks bright and honest a place to be.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your kindness to participate. I shall correct the link, please excuse.
Please have a good new week ahead.
«Louis» works on the weekends, so it is often difficult for him to visit those who contribute to his weekend memes. Thus, very belatedly, he thanks you for your contribution!
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