Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral is a Church of Scotland cathedral in Glasgow. It is located just outside of the city centre beside Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The history of the cathedral is linked with that of the city, and is allegedly located where the patron saint of Glasgow, Saint Mungo, built his church. The tomb of the saint is in part of the church. Download high resolution version (600x800, 88 KB)photo by David Wyatt from http://www. ... Download high resolution version (600x800, 88 KB)photo by David Wyatt from http://www. ... The Church of Scotland (CofS sometimes known as the Kirk) is the national church of Scotland. ... A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Lutheran or Anglican churches), which serves as the central church of a bishopric. ... Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... City Centre is a Local Government ward in the City of Manchester. ... Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, traditional apostle to Strathclyde and patron saint and alleged founder of the city of Glasgow. ...

The cathedral is a superb example of gothic architecture. It is also one of the few Scottish medieval churches (and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland) to have survived the Reformation unscathed. The 13th century tower is the last remaining intact tower in any Scottish medieval church. Notre-Dame Cathedral seen from the River Seine. ...

Technically, it is not any longer a cathedral, since it has not been the seat of a bishop since the Reformation. However, unlike many disused and ruined cathedrals in Scotland, it is still a place of active Christian worship, hoasting a Church of Scotland congregation. The building itself is now in the ownership of Historic Scotland and is also a popular destination for tourists. The Protestant Reformation was a movement which began in the 16th century as a series of attempts to reform the Roman Catholic Church, but ended in division and the establishment of new institutions, most importantly Lutheranism, Reformed churches, and Anabaptists. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ...

The other cathedrals in Glasgow are St. Andrew's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) and St. Mary's Cathedral (Scottish Episcopal). St. ... St. ...

The Great Bell

In the steeple of Glasgow is a great bell, which is twelve feet one inch in circumference, and has a grave and deep tone. In 1789, it was accidentally cracked by some persons who got admission to the steeple. It was, therefore, sent to London, and cast anew. On the outside of it is the following inscription:—

In the year of grace

1594,

Marcus Knox,

a merchant of Glasgow,

zealous for the interests of the reformed religion,

caused me to be fabricated in Holland

for the use of his fellow citizens in Glasgow,

and placed me with solemnity

in the tower of their cathedral.

My function

was to announce, by the impress on my bosom,

(Me audito venias doctrinam sanctam ut discas;) [Come, that ye may learn holy doctrine.]

and

I was taught to proclaim the hours of unheeded time.

195 years had I sounded these awful warnings,

when I was broken

by the hands of inconsiderate and

unskilful men.

In the year 1790,

I was cast into the furnace,

refounded at London,

and returned to my sacred vocation.

Reader,

thou also shall know a resurrection,

may it be to eternal life.

See also

• Glasgow
• Cathedral

Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Lutheran or Anglican churches), which serves as the central church of a bishopric. ...

External links

• Official site of Glasgow Cathedral
• Glasgow Cathedral Precinct - History and original drawings of the Cathedral area.
• Photos of Glasgow Cathedral