ChristChurch Dublin is also known as The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. A cathedral is defined as any church which contains the seat of a bishop, in this case, the ArchBishop of
The earliest manuscript dates Christ Church cathedral to its present location around 1030. Dúnán, the first bishop of Dublin and Sitriuc, Norse king of Dublin, founded the original Viking church, which was probably subject to the archbishop of Canterbury. This cathedral is another that is firmly in the medieval period!
This last undertaking was to provide the cathedral with a much-need facility for hospitality and to mark the millennium year 2000. It now houses the important Treasures of Christ Church exhibition, together with the superb video of the cathedral history by Louis Marcus. The exhibition features manuscripts and artefacts that give the visitor some impression of nearly one thousand years of worship in the cathedral and nearby churches. Outstanding among the rare church silver is the stunning royal plate given by King William III in 1697 as a thanksgiving for his victory at the battle of the Boyne. Also on display are the conserved tabernacle and the candlesticks used in 1689 under James II when the Latin rites were restored for a three-month period.
Hey gang, hope you have a good day today,and see a lot of the sites so you can get more and more pictures. we're so proud of both of you two I could just bust,,be safe,& be happy Love Ya Bunches.......Mrytle
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