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Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Carlisle in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133.
Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals. Its notable features include figurative stone carving, a set of medieval choir stalls and the largest window in the Flowing Decorated Gothic style in England.
Carlisle Cathedral was begun in 1122, during the reign of King Henry I, as a community of Canons Regular following the reform of the Abbey of Arrouaise in France, which followed a strict form of the canonical life, influenced by the asceticpractices of the Cistercians. Many large churches of Augustinian foundation were built in England during this period as the Archbishop of Canterbury, William de Corbeil, was a member of this order, but Carlisle is one of only four Augustinian churches in England to become a cathedral, most monastic cathedrals being Benedictine. The church was begun by Athelwold, an Englishman, who became the first prior. In 1133, the church was raised to the status of cathedral and Athelwold became the first Bishop of Carlisle (1133–55). In 1233, the cathedral priory community were joined by two friaries in the city. A Dominican friary and a Franciscan friary were founded close to the cathedral. The building was refurbished in the 13th and 14th centuries, receiving impetus from the presence of the court of Edward I in 1307.
In the 15th and early 16th centuries, the monastic buildings were renewed. With the Dissolution of the Monasteries from 1536, and the establishment by Henry VIII of the Church of England as the country's official church, the Dominican and Franciscan friaries were dissolved and Carlisle, along with the other monastic cathedrals, was run by a secular chapter like the cathedrals at Lincoln and York, which practice has continued to this day. During the time of the English Civil War, a portion of the nave of the cathedral was demolished by the Scottish Presbyterian Army in order to use the stone to reinforce Carlisle Castle. Between 1853 and 1870 Carlisle Cathedral was restored by Ewan Christian. In the early 19th century, the cathedral became the subject for a geometric analysis by Robert William Billings.
Carlisle Cathedral was commenced in 1123 as a monastic church, possibly on the foundations of an earlier church, in the Norman architectural style with solid masonry, large round piers, round arches and smallish round headed windows. These features may still be seen in the south transept and the remaining two bays of the nave, which are now used as the Chapel of the Border Regiment. The stone is the local red sandstone, which has discoloured almost to black on parts of the exterior. The building has also suffered from subsidence which is evidenced by the piers, which lean at different angles.
In the 13th century, the choir of the cathedral was rebuilt in the Gothic style, wider than the original and on a different axis. However, the new work was severely damaged in a fire in 1292, and the work was recommenced. By 1322 the arcades and the easternmost bay were complete, with the elaborate tracery and glass of the east window being in place by about 1350. The upper stages of the walls were finished, probably by the architect John Lewen who died in about 1398. The Gothic arcade has richly moulded arches with dog's tooth decoration, and the twelve capitals are carved with vegetation along with small lively figures representing the labours of the months.
The choir is roofed by a fine wooden barrel vault dating from the 14th century. In 1856 this was restored and repainted to a new design by Owen Jones. It is thought the eastern bays of the cathedral never received a stone vault because at some point the central spire blew down, and funds were required to rebuild the damaged tower and north transept, completed in about 1420.
The tracery and stained glass of the East Window
The most significant architectural feature of Carlisle Cathedral is its East Window. The tracery of this window is in the most complex of English Gothic styles, Flowing Decorated Gothic. It is the largest and most complex such window in England, being 51 feet high and 26 feet wide. It has nine lights, and tracery, which, it has been calculated, was drafted from 263 points.The tracery of the window still contains much of its original medieval glass.
Carlisle Cathedral has a fine set of 46 carved wooden choir stalls with misericords, which were installed in the early 15th century. Misericords are hinged seats, "constructed to keep the monks from falling asleep while at prayers,"and carved with numerous figures and creatures. Despite their purpose, the "pillars supporting the canopies bear traces of having been burnt, by weary monks who dropped off to sleep in the midst of their interminable devotions while holding a lighted candle in their hands." The misericords were made out of black oak, and their backs carved with scenes of the legends of St. Anthony the Hermit, St. Cuthbert, St. Augustine, and the twelve apostles, as well as mythical themes. The misericords of Carlisle include typical iconography of "half-length angels, beasts deriving from the Bestiary, hybrid creatures, and narrative scenes, including the inverted world theme of the Woman beating a Man that no decent set of misericords could be without."
The delicate gilt canopy over the High Altar is a modern work designed by Sir Charles Nicholson.
Other buildings of interest in the precinct are the Fratry dating from about 1500 and the Gatehouse of 1527. In mediaeval times the Fratry building was the dining hall of the Cathedral Priory.
The Cowboy's Prayer, by Badger Clark, expresses the devotion of the lonely cowboy to his God whom he sees manifested in his awe-inspiring surroundings.
26.12.2012: on the Jewish side of the tomb of Abraham in the synagogue within the Ibrahimi Mosque/Tomb of the Patriarchs complex in Hebron.
Hymns are sung with various musical instruments used along with the traditional Buddhist gong. The sound and the silence both are appealing. Young monks conducts the afternoon prayer session.
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Three years ago, I happened upon this scene while hiking along the Elwha River in the Olympics. We ended up setting up our camp nearby and I kept coming back to this snag of wood. Finally, I said a prayer for our good fortune of being in nature.
This was the first sign for me of how being in nature fulfills a need for me. That need is spiritual I think. My peace and gratitude with our creator may be found in the forests, on the mountains, near the ocean, along streams and rivers, in the rain, the wind and the sun.
This peacefulness I feel while being in solitude with dear friends and loved ones keeps my head clear.
Hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas :)
These are the prayer wheels that line the outside of the Buddhist Stupas in Nepal. They have the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum written on them. These ones are from the Swayambhunath Stupa.
#3894 - 2018 Day 241: I worked in the zen corner of our garden today. We've added another little energy boost in the form of some prayer flags. Space matters; I felt more prductive here than in the office...
Prayer service at Sunderganj Mennonite Church.
Citation: Photo 24, Dharmtari Christian Hospital Centenary Celebration Records, 2010. HM1-138SC. Mennonite Church USA Archives - Goshen. Goshen, Indiana.
On August 22, 2011 Ambassador Shapiro and Mrs. Fisher hosted an inter- faith Iftar dinner welcoming leaders from all faiths to celebrate with them during the holy month of Ramada. With a message of tolerance and partnership, religious and community leaders, educators and activists gathered to dine for a Monday evening meal at Ambassador’s home in Herzliya . Guest enjoyed views of the setting sun over the Mediterranean Sea while prayers were chanted and remarks given.
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乗蓮寺
わが街、東京都板橋区赤塚は、これと言って観光名所になるような所もない、ごく普通の街です。
古くから人々が暮らしてきた場所なので、神社や仏閣がそれなりにあり、また東京大仏という盧舎那仏の大仏があります。
東京大仏は、かつて東京を襲った関東大震災や東京大空襲など悲惨な震災や戦災が再び起きないよう願いを込め昭和52年に建立された大仏様です。
まだ新しいためか、残念ながら東京都民の間ですら知名度が低いのですが、東関東大震災の後、大仏像の前の焼香壇には付近の住人の祈りを込めた線香の煙が絶えることがありません。
東京近郊にお住まいの方、機会あれば是非、東京大仏(乗蓮寺)へお越しください。
祈りを込めた漆黒の大仏像は、今日も世界が、そして日本が平和であるよう、見守ってくれています。
by #162 樹理庵 (Woodenship)
On the wall outside Hoja Zayniddin Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Tomorrow you cannot take the same pic :-)
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony B. Poole, Georgia National Guard Deputy Chief of Staff - G3 (Operations and Training), and his daughter Charlotte stand with Georgia Army National Guard Commander, Brigadier General Randall Simmons Jr. in prayer during Poole's promotion ceremony to the rank of colonel on Kennesaw Mountain, Aug. 9, 2018 in Kennesaw, Ga. (Georgia National Guard photo by Charlie Emmons)