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List Of Fires At Major Places Of Worship
This is a list of notable ecclesiastical buildings that have suffered significant fires. Some medieval-era places of worship have been subject to repeated fires, causing significant destruction and requiring varying levels of reconstruction. While most of the primary structural elements of these buildings are fire-resistant stone, the roof structures are usually of wood construction, at least as originally built. This list compiles significant fires at prominent religious sites. Australia * St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta – The 1854 cathedral was rebuilt following a 1996 fire. Austria * St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna The cathedral's roof was destroyed by fire on 12 April 1945. Belgium * Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp) A fire on 5–6 October 1533 damaged the church. * Saint Lambert's Cathedral, Liège was destroyed by fire on 28/29 April 1185. It was rebuilt and again destroyed by revolutionaries beginning in 1795 * St. Salvator's Cathedral, Bruges The church's predecess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta
St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta and the seat and residence of the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, currently the Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv. History With origins of the first Mass occurring on the present day site of the cathedral going back to 1803, St Patrick's was extensively rebuilt after a 1996 fire devastated the original church established in 1854. A tower was built on the original St Patrick's Church which was consecrated in 1880 and blessed in 1883. A cast bronze bell was installed in the tower in 1904. As the needs of the parish grew, a new church was built on the site in 1936 incorporating the existing tower and spire (pictured above). When the Diocese of Parramatta was established in 1986, St Patrick's Church was designated as St Patrick's Cathedral. Building design and works Under Bishop Kevin Manning and dean Peter G. Williams, the building was des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
