Christ in Glory in the Tetramorph - Wikipedia
WEBChrist in Glory in the Tetramorph is a large tapestry by Graham Sutherland, installed at the north end of the new Coventry Cathedral in Coventry, England, as a focal point to the nave. It was unveiled in March 1962, shortly before the …
Coventry Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBCoventry Cathedral. The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael, commonly known as Coventry Cathedral, is the seat of the Bishop of Coventry and the Diocese of Coventry within the Church of England. The cathedral is located in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current acting bishop is Ruth Worsley and the current dean is John Witcombe.
Our artworks - Coventry Cathedral
WEBOur Cathedral includes powerful, permanent works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century, for many of whom this project became deeply personal.
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
WEBAug 14, 2019 · A first wave of high explosive bombs crippled Coventry’s gas, water and electricity supplies; later waves dropped a combination of high explosive and incendiary bombs, swiftly igniting intense fires. In the 12 hours of the raids, 568 people were killed and over 4,000 homes destroyed.
Coventry Cathedral, medieval priory ruins - British Pilgrimage
WEBExplore Coventry Cathedral and the medieval priory ruins, a site rich in history and resilience. The modern cathedral, symbolizing peace and reconciliation, stands beside the ruins of its predecessor, destroyed during WWII.
Our history - Coventry Cathedral
WEBThe city and cathedral share a history of conflict just as, today, they share a determination to build justice and peace, by healing wounds and learning to live with difference. Chronology of Coventry Cathedral. 700. Coventry Founded.
Plan Your Visit - Coventry Cathedral
WEBLike the city of Coventry to which it belongs, Coventry Cathedral is a welcoming, multi-cultural place. We delight in greeting over 100,000 visitors each year, many of whom are children and people who proudly wear symbols of other faiths. Dive deeper.
Coventry's Old Cathedral: The Charred Cross, Cross ... - Historic Coventry
WEBIn the January after the Blitz, Reverend Howard asked the cathedral's stone mason, 'Jock' Forbes to make an altar from the rubble and place behind it a cross made from two charred oak beams that had fallen from the roof.
Coventry Cathedral - Architectuul
WEBCoventry Cathedral shows the visitor the waste and loss of war without flinching, but is not a forbidding structure. Wood is used to great decorative and functional effect, giving warmth and human scale to the nave and choir.
Geoffrey Clarke: High Altar cross — Art + Christianity
WEBOct 6, 2022 · Location: Coventry Cathedral (C of E) Date: 1960–62. Made from silver and plated with gold, this abstract work represents a phoenix rising from the ashes. At its heart is the original ‘cross of nails’, formed by three medieval nails which were part of the old cathedral’s roof.