Chapel of Christ the Servant, Coventry Cathedral
Chapel of Christ the Servant
Once known as the Chapel of Industry, a name which reflected Coventry’s past reputation as the industrial capital of Britain, the Chapel of Christ the Servant gives thanks for the humble act of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. This important incident at the Last Supper is celebrated in the Eucharist or Communion. By having clear glass, the Chapel enables those looking outwards to keep in touch with the world beyond. Inside, the altar and cross were made by students and apprentices from the nearby university and local industry.
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15th Century Stained Glass, Coventry Cathedral
The virtually free-standing Chapel of Christ the Servant (also known as the Chapel of Industry) is located at the liturgical south east corner of Coventry Cathedral. It takes the form of a clear-glazed cylinder and is thus bathed in light, with a central altar and hanging cross, supporting a crown of torns sculpture by Geoffrey Clarke (containing light fittings), as the main focus.
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In 1992 one of the city’s largest employers, the insurance giant, Axa Equity & Law, funded the conservation of three ‘mosaic’ panels and three more seraph figures. Once again the work was undertaken by Peter Gibson and the York Glaziers Trust. Initially the new panels were exhibited in display cabinets in the company’s own city centre offices but in 2002, following a change of ownership in the company, both the glass and the cabinets were transferred to the Chapel of Industry, directly above the Chapter House where they can now be seen by visitors to the Cathedral.
Chapel of Christ the Servant, Coventry Cathedral
Chapel of Christ the Servant
Once known as the Chapel of Industry, a name which reflected Coventry’s past reputation as the industrial capital of Britain, the Chapel of Christ the Servant gives thanks for the humble act of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. This important incident at the Last Supper is celebrated in the Eucharist or Communion. By having clear glass, the Chapel enables those looking outwards to keep in touch with the world beyond. Inside, the altar and cross were made by students and apprentices from the nearby university and local industry.
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15th Century Stained Glass, Coventry Cathedral
The virtually free-standing Chapel of Christ the Servant (also known as the Chapel of Industry) is located at the liturgical south east corner of Coventry Cathedral. It takes the form of a clear-glazed cylinder and is thus bathed in light, with a central altar and hanging cross, supporting a crown of torns sculpture by Geoffrey Clarke (containing light fittings), as the main focus.
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In 1992 one of the city’s largest employers, the insurance giant, Axa Equity & Law, funded the conservation of three ‘mosaic’ panels and three more seraph figures. Once again the work was undertaken by Peter Gibson and the York Glaziers Trust. Initially the new panels were exhibited in display cabinets in the company’s own city centre offices but in 2002, following a change of ownership in the company, both the glass and the cabinets were transferred to the Chapel of Industry, directly above the Chapter House where they can now be seen by visitors to the Cathedral.