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History of Religions
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Role of Religions in Civilization
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St Magnus Cathedral
Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NX, United Kingdom.
WEB SITE http://www.stmagnus.org
RELIGIONS Protestant
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE
DESCRIPTION
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It is the most northerly cathedral in Britain
The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all. The Cathedral is a place of stillness, of inspiration, of warmth, and is steeped in the presence of God.
During the summer months the Cathedral welcomes many tourists and visitors. Tours of the upper parts of the Cathedral are available through the Custodian service.
The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all. The Cathedral is a place of stillness, of inspiration, of warmth, and is steeped in the presence of God.
During the summer months the Cathedral welcomes many tourists and visitors. Tours of the upper parts of the Cathedral are available through the Custodian service.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
St. Magnus Cathedral was founded as a final resting place for the relics of St. Magnus. Work on its construction started in 1137.
Between 1154 and 1472, Orkney was ecclesiastically under the Norwegian archbishop of Nidaros (Trondheim) and after that it became part of the Scottish province of St. Andrews. The Cathedral was assigned to the inhabitants of Kirkwall by King James III of Scotland in a charter dated 1486
The Reformation brought ruin to many cathedrals but St. Magnus Cathedral seems to have emerged relatively unscathed, although the organ, treasures and rich vestments were removed and the wall decorations were covered in whitewash.
In 1845 the Government presumed the ownership of the Cathedral, expelling the then congregation and carrying out major restoration work to the fabric of the building.
In 1851 the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall re-established ownership of the building and the choir and presbytery were fitted with new pews and galleries for the reinstated congregation.
The Cathedral slowly deteriorated until the early 20th century when The Thoms Bequest made further major restoration possible. Between 1913 and 1930, the main alteration to the exterior of the Cathedral was the erection of a tall steeple which replaced the low pyramidal roof of the bell tower. Internally, the screen separating the choir from the nave was removed, along with the pews and galleries. Stained glass windows replaced the formerly plain windows, much of the floor was tiled and the warm red sandstone was revealed by the removal of plaster and whitewash.
Today the maintenance of the Cathedral has been assigned to skilled masons who ensure that, wherever possible, the original stonework is retained.
Between 1154 and 1472, Orkney was ecclesiastically under the Norwegian archbishop of Nidaros (Trondheim) and after that it became part of the Scottish province of St. Andrews. The Cathedral was assigned to the inhabitants of Kirkwall by King James III of Scotland in a charter dated 1486
The Reformation brought ruin to many cathedrals but St. Magnus Cathedral seems to have emerged relatively unscathed, although the organ, treasures and rich vestments were removed and the wall decorations were covered in whitewash.
In 1845 the Government presumed the ownership of the Cathedral, expelling the then congregation and carrying out major restoration work to the fabric of the building.
In 1851 the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall re-established ownership of the building and the choir and presbytery were fitted with new pews and galleries for the reinstated congregation.
The Cathedral slowly deteriorated until the early 20th century when The Thoms Bequest made further major restoration possible. Between 1913 and 1930, the main alteration to the exterior of the Cathedral was the erection of a tall steeple which replaced the low pyramidal roof of the bell tower. Internally, the screen separating the choir from the nave was removed, along with the pews and galleries. Stained glass windows replaced the formerly plain windows, much of the floor was tiled and the warm red sandstone was revealed by the removal of plaster and whitewash.
Today the maintenance of the Cathedral has been assigned to skilled masons who ensure that, wherever possible, the original stonework is retained.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all.
The worshipping community over the centuries has been part of the Roman Catholic Church, the Norwegian Church, the Scottish Episcopal Church, and the Church of Scotland {Presbyterian}. The worshipping community thus inherits an ecumenical tradition worshippers come from a whole host of denominational backgrounds [and none] to worship.
The worshipping community over the centuries has been part of the Roman Catholic Church, the Norwegian Church, the Scottish Episcopal Church, and the Church of Scotland {Presbyterian}. The worshipping community thus inherits an ecumenical tradition worshippers come from a whole host of denominational backgrounds [and none] to worship.
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
St Magnus Cathedral is in many ways the hub of community life within Kirkwall and Orkney. It is the focal point for many civic services, such as Remembrance Sunday, Battle of Britain Sunday, School Carol Services, Arts and Science Festival services and many others. The congregation is very aware of its responsibility to ensure that the people of Orkney, to whom the Cathedral belongs, have opportunities to make use of the building in as wide a variety of ways as possible.
The Cathedral, with its amazing acoustics, is a very popular venue for musical concerts and recitals, recordings, lectures and drama productions. It is a major venue for the world renowned St Magnus Arts Festival, held around midsummer.
The Cathedral community seeks to be involved in local life and offers hospitality through the St Magnus Centre to locals and visitors alike.
The new St Magnus Centre consists of a refurbished hall, and an extension which provides modern facilities. The vision, a holistic one, symbolises the unity of body, mind and spirit.
Just as St Magnus Cathedral has an open door for all - whether they belong formally to the church or not - so the St Magnus Centre’s door is open to the community.
The Centre maintains the historic link between Cathedrals and the arts by providing space and encouragement for local musicians, writers and dramatists. Its spaces also can be used for small-scale exhibitions and events staged, for instance, by the St Magnus Festival and the Orkney Science Festival.
The Cathedral, with its amazing acoustics, is a very popular venue for musical concerts and recitals, recordings, lectures and drama productions. It is a major venue for the world renowned St Magnus Arts Festival, held around midsummer.
The Cathedral community seeks to be involved in local life and offers hospitality through the St Magnus Centre to locals and visitors alike.
The new St Magnus Centre consists of a refurbished hall, and an extension which provides modern facilities. The vision, a holistic one, symbolises the unity of body, mind and spirit.
Just as St Magnus Cathedral has an open door for all - whether they belong formally to the church or not - so the St Magnus Centre’s door is open to the community.
The Centre maintains the historic link between Cathedrals and the arts by providing space and encouragement for local musicians, writers and dramatists. Its spaces also can be used for small-scale exhibitions and events staged, for instance, by the St Magnus Festival and the Orkney Science Festival.
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