Returning today to my Doors Open series, this is Knox Presbyterian Church downtown. The current church building was opened in 1932, and combines influences of Gothic and Norman architecture in its style. It's spartan but inviting inside.
This is the window above the altar, an elaborately colourful work.
The West Window, in the organ loft, was designed by the same stained glass artist, years later- when he was blind. He could see what he wanted it to be in his mind, though, and dictated the design to assistants. The result is stunning.
I especially love your first, second and last photos, William! And of course I love the stained glass!
ReplyDeleteI think Presbyterian Churches are much simpler in design than most other religions, I like it very much, especially being in my minimalist period :) There is nothing minimal about that West window though, it's magnificent!
ReplyDeletewow - what a beautiful church!
ReplyDeleteA simple and beautiful design, with great stained glass windows !
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Saw inside a lot of old churches on our own recent trip.
ReplyDelete@Linda: thanks!
ReplyDelete@Grace: I know some Catholic churches can go over the top.
@Hilary: it is!
@Karl: those windows are stunning.
@Furry Gnome: I imagine you would have!
Beautiful looking church with gorgeous stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous structure; spartan, yes, but that' s the Calvinistic MO. :)
ReplyDeleteoh, i like it very much! grand in its simplicity!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful spot!
ReplyDeleteI like your description "spartan but inviting". That seems to fit perfectly.
ReplyDeleteVery stylish shots of this church.
ReplyDelete@Bill: thanks!
ReplyDelete@Lowell: quite true.
@Tex: it does appeal to me.
@Halcyon: yes, it is.
@Sharon: it seemed an appropriate phrase.
@Jan: thanks!
It is a grand church and the stained window is beautiful.
ReplyDeletei enjoy the shots up the aisle. gorgeous beauty. ( :
ReplyDeleteWow, how amazing the blind artist designed the stained glass. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of this church. I don't like churches too too ornate, Makes you wonder what is more important...
ReplyDeleteStained glass works are amazing.
MB
Contrasts of great beauty and spartan walls show things off. I wonder if today's mega churches will withstand the time or will they be bulldozed when it's convenient.
ReplyDeleteI love your shots down the middle aisle, William!
ReplyDeleteI like this, and also the way you composed the images.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artistic windows.
Gorgeous photos William!
ReplyDelete@Nancy: thanks!
ReplyDelete@Beth: I did too.
@Tamago: it is quite a feat.
@MB: stained glass is such a marvel.
@Red: these ones seem built to last.
@RedPat: thank you!
@Gunn: they are, yes.
@Tanya: thanks!
Hmm, I don't think Knox would have been too crazy about the paraments and stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteProbably not.
DeleteFor a gothic church, it is pretty simple. Though a pretty one.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThough the building design may qualify as spartan the glass seems anything but.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteAnother beautiful church! I especially love that last shot.
ReplyDeleteSo do I.
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