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Christ Church Cathedral

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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest and largest Christian church; Ireland Christ Church Cathedral
Bridge linking Christ's Church proper with the chapel/residence; Ireland The Bridge
Exterior shot from southeast of Christ's Church, Dublin Southeast
Looking west from the chapel tower of Christ's Church, Dublin Looking West
View from the chapel/residence tower of Christ's Church, Dublin View from the Tower
Another view from the chapel/residence tower of Christ's Church, Dublin Another View
In the nave of Christ's Church, Dublin, looking forwards; Ireland Nave, Looking Forwards
The baptismal of Christ's Church, Dublin Baptismal
Memorial to Strongbow, Christ's Church, Dublin Strongbow
Stained glass window inside Christ's Church, Dublin Stained Glass
Intricately-carved archwork inside Christs's Church, Dublin Archway Carving
Interior corner of Christ's Church, Dublin Church Corner
Visitors explore interior design of Christ's Church, Dublin Exploring
Small chapel at head of Christ's Church, Dublin Small chapel
Plea and prayer for peace in Ireland; Christ's Church, Dublin Plea for Peace
Chapel dedication plaque, Christ's Church, Dublin Dedication Plaque
Intermediate Altar and worship area within Christ's Church, Dublin Intermediate Altar
Nave of Christ's Church as seen from the choir, Dublin Nave
Coffee hour in the crypt below Christ's Church, Dublin In the Crypt
Mummified cat and rat, lost in an organ pipe, Christ's Church, Dublin Mummified History
Soft lighting shines on the ceiling of Christ's Church, Dublin Ceiling
Outside on the grounds of Christ's Church, Dublin On the Grounds

Christ Church Cathedral, or "Christ's Church, Dublin," is Dublin's oldest and largest Christian church. Originally Roman Catholic, it became Anglican during England's rule over Ireland during the reformation. When Ireland once-again became independent, so did the church: it became a founding member of a new Catholic organization not officially under the auspices of the Roman church, called the "Church of Ireland".

Christ's Church is a working church (or should I say "cathedral") with three altars and regular services. Tourists are welcome as long as services are not interrupted.

I found Christ's Church to be absolutely beautiful, both inside and out. It has a multi-angled interior with many small alcoves, instead of the usual two transepts adjacent the nave. To accommodate, I took quite a number of photographs.

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