There is nothing more beautiful and moving than the churches in Europe. YES, we do have many churches here in the U.S. but they don't even come close to the age of those across the pond. And there is nothing quite as uplifting as making it thru the Wednesday Hump Day before an upcoming three-day holiday. So -- all the way around -- it is a glorious day here in Northern Virginia. Weather will be changing tomorrow so we will take today and run with it with the top down on the convertible. And now, boys and girls, back to the topic of churches.
St. Bride's Church, also known as The Cathedral of Fleet Street, is all history: Crypts, the Roman Way, the bombs of WWII. Here is a marvelous link to read about the history of this Church. Please note the top of the Church - yes, it looks like a Bride's Cake and from St. Bride's Church web site:
"St Bride died at Kildare on February 1st, 525 and was buried with St Patrick. This dated is celebrated as the Feast of St Bride and it is customary to carry on Bride's tradition of sharing one's bounty with the poor. A cake was also baked to serve as nourishment for St Bride as she travelled the country."
The Crypts and the Roman Way were a surprise to me as we explored the lower floor. Yes, little red Harley loved it too. I wondered later on how many cameras were on Harley and me while we took this photo as he sat on a tombstone..... (ok, I did kind of stretch gently to position the little red dog and not disturb anything....)
As you know by now, if you have been following me with this photo sleeve album, there is very little journaling. I tried to add the words using my rubber stamps and rub-ons.
This gold medieval lectern survived the "Great Fire and Luftwaffe."
One of my favorite quotes: "When you come to the edge of all the light you have, and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, either there will be something solid for you to stand on, or you will fly." Patrick Overton. Yes, believe in miracles.... because anything, anything can happen!
Have a beautiful night, my little honeysuckles! I am now headed to get dinner in the oven and come back and visiting some of your blogs.
6 comments:
What a lovely post. It is true the cathedrals and churches of Europe are in deed breathtaking steeped in history and adorned in brilliant colored glass. It is difficult to find many like them in the US. The castles in Europe always mesmerize me too.
Thank you for your lovely email. Hugs, Katherine
Lovely M!
YES, Europe certainly has some classic and wonderful architecture, among other things!
Saw my first firefly AND mosquito I think (still in denial about the skeeter = OH NO!)
Have you smelled the honeysuckle! It's intoxicating!
oxo
It's like your stepping into another era--what is it about old churches and cemeteries--they're kind of spooky. That's probably why I'm attracted to them.
Boy, Harley really gets around doesn't he?!
Beautiful Post as always Marilyn!
Just thinking of you...
Lovey
These pages are great and so very well put together. I keep getting inspired by seeing your scrapbook. I bet it's even lovelier in person.
First, we don't have the history that Europe and Asia have. But we also don't know how to treat and respect our history. It's much more fashionable to tear the old down and replace with new. We could learn a lot from our European ancestors.r
Marilyn,
Yes we do have the most fantastic and beautifull churches here in Denmark, too--very old, and so full of history, and breathtakingly beautifull out-as inside, they do house a very special feeling.
Thanks for this beautifull post.
Hugs, Dorthe
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