Lund Cathedral

Photo of the Cathedral in Lund, Sweden, taken by Hankwang on 2 April 2004. ... Photo of the Cathedral in Lund, Sweden, taken by Hankwang on 2 April 2004. ...

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The Lund Cathedral, or Lunds Domkyrka, is a cathedral in Lund, Sweden. It is the central church for the Diocese of Lund within the Church of Sweden. Lund became a see in 1103, and there was a celebration of the ninth centennial in 2003. 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. ... Lund ▶(?) is a Scanian city in the Skåne province of southernmost Sweden. ... The Church of Sweden, or Svenska kyrkan, is the national church of Sweden. ... Events April 27 - Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, goes into exile after falling out with Henry I of England Amadeus III becomes Count of Savoy Bohemund I of Antioch is released from imprisonment among the Turks The Scandinavian city of Lund becomes a see within the Roman Catholic Church Births February... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Astronomical clock in Lund Cathedral

The cathedral was created in the 12th century, after Lund had become the seat of the Nordic archbishop. The church was built of sandstone in Romanesque style by stonecutters from the Rhine and Italy. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (445x640, 104 KB) The astronomical clock in Lund Cathedral. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (445x640, 104 KB) The astronomical clock in Lund Cathedral. ... The Nordic countries (Greenland not shown) The Nordic countries is a term used collectively for five countries in Northern Europe. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop heading a diocese of particular importance due to either its size, history, or both, called an archdiocese. ... Sandstone near Stadtroda, Germany Sandstone is an sedimentary rock composed mainly of feldspar and quartz and varies in colour (in a similar way to sand), through grey, yellow, red, and white. ... Interior of the Saint-Saturnin church St-Sernin basilica, Toulouse, 1080 – 1120: elevation of the east end Romanesque sculpture, cloister of St. ... At 1,320 kilometres (820 miles) and an average discharge of more than 2,000 cubic meters per second, the Rhine (German Rhein, French Rhin, Dutch Rijn, Romansch: Rein, Italian: Reno) is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe. ...

It is difficult to date the exact founding of the cathedral. In the gift letter of Canute the Holy, dated to May 21, 1085, there is a mention of a cathedral built during the 1080s. However, much indicates that this cathedral is not Lund Cathedral, and that the latter began to be build during the early 1100s when Lund became the seat of the archbishop. the death of Canute the Holy, by Christian Albrecht von Benzon Canute IV, (approximately 1043 — 1086), also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy, was King of Denmark from 1080 until 1086. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ...

Engraving of choir 1866.

The high altar of the crypt was consecrated 1123. The church high altar was consecrated on September 1, 1145, and the church, dedicated to Saint Lawrence, could now be taken into use. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (467x630, 183 KB) Lunds domkyrka from Svenska Familj-Journalen 1866. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (467x630, 183 KB) Lunds domkyrka from Svenska Familj-Journalen 1866. ... An ancient Roman altar An altar is any structure upon which sacrifices or other offerings are offered for religious purposes. ... Crypt is also a commonly used name of water trumpets, aquatic plants. ... Events First Council of the Lateran confirms Concordat of Worms and demands that priests remain celibate End of the reign of Emperor Toba of Japan. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Events Pope Lucius II is succeeded by Pope Eugene III Nur ad-Din ascends to power in Syria Construction begins on Notre-Dame dChartres in Chartres, France Korean historian Kim Pusik compiled the historical text Samguk Sagi. ... Saint Lawrence (Latin Laurentius, laurelled) was one of the seven deacons of Rome who were martyred under the persecution of Roman Emperor Valerian in 258. ...

1234 the church suffered an extensive fire. When the church was rebuilt a lecture wall, new vaults and a new facade to the west were added. During the same century two new bronze statues were acquired, which today are located in the nave. Events Canonization of Saint Dominic Collapse of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) Deaths Emperor Chukyo of Japan Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon (reigned... Full descriptions of the elements of a Gothic floorplan are found at the entry Cathedral diagram. ...

The astronomical clock in the cathedral, Horologium mirabile Lundense was made at the end of the 14th century. After it had been in storage since 1837, it was restored and put back in place in 1923. When it plays, one can hear In dulci jubilo from the smallest organ in the church, while six wooden figures, representing the three magi and their servants, pass by Mary and Jesus. Prague astronomical clock Astronomical clock in Lund Cathedral An astronomical clock is a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display the relative positions of the sun, moon, zodiacal constellations, and sometimes major planets. ... Magi (Μάγοι) were Zoroastrian astrologer-priests from ancient Persia. ...

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The cathedral's tower, sometimes called "Lunna pågar" stands 55 meters high. It's current appearance is a result of Helgo Zettervall's extensive restoration and it has never before looked as it does today. Helgo Zettervall, 1901 Helgo Zettervall, older spelling Zetterwall, (November 21, 1831 – 1907) was a Swedish architect and professor of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. ...

The tower, with it's pyramidical roof, is a landmark on the skyline of Lund and is clearly visible from the surrounding wide plain. The oldest church clock was made in 1513.

The tower is not open to the general public.

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See also: List of cathedrals Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The Wikimedia Commons (also called Commons or Wikicommons) is a repository of free content images, sound and other multimedia files. ... This is a list of cathedrals around the world, including both actual cathedrals (seats of bishops in episcopal denominations, such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Orthodoxy) and a few prominent churches from non-episcopal denominations that have the word cathedral in their names. ...