The church was originally called “The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin” but was soon changed to “St Basil’s Cathedral.” St Basil’s Cathedral is a beautiful church. The vivid colors give it a very unique look. It seems unreal due to how bright it is until you see it in person. The way it looks down at the townspeople gives the town a happy feel.…
The religious architecture discussed above was chosen by importance and was relayed to the best of abilities in historical order. The effects of stained glass are carried on long after these monumental landmarks originated. The desire to worship amongst glorious light is not forgotten and even today we celebrate religion in well-lit cathedrals, and other places of worship. Stained glass today can be found in places other than religion; however the light they give off is still symbolic of heaven on Earth. The vibrant and radiating colors found within Stained Glass possess many powerful effects.…
Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy. He was the first of six children born to Vincenzo Galilei, a well-known musician and music theorist, and Giulia Ammannati. In 1574, his family moved to Florence, where Galileo began his formal education at the Camaldolese monastery in Vallombrosa. Galileo Galilei is remembered for several things but one in particular was making observations that essentially set the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. Galileo was never married, however, he did have a brief relationship with Marina Gamba, a woman he had met on one of his many trips to Venice.…
Consider Visiting Cienfuegos, If Planning Holidays to Cuba By Spencer Smith Jul 1, 2012 Cienfuegos, the seaside city in Cuba is also known as La Perla del Sur which literally means the Pearl of the South. The city is famous for its natural wilderness, rich past and intriguing culture. Several people plan all inclusive holidays to Cuba especially to feel the magnificence of gorgeous beaches of Cienfuegos. One of the most popular beaches in the city is Playa Rancho Luna. The beach features golden sand and complementing blue hues of waters.…
I would sleep over there during the summer since I was about two years old for a about a week at a time. Since I was little I remember starring at the painting. I was always the first one up in the mornings and I would just lay in the living room and stare at the painting. My views on the painting changed as I grew up.…
A lot of architecture in this modern era reflects that of the past. Ancient Rome specifically had a large influence on the structure of buildings that still stand today. Asheville in particular is a very architecturally interesting city because it hasn 't been completely modernized with tall, straight buildings and has many older buildings still standing even in the center of town. There are many buildings and churches in this little town that reflect past building techniques and styles. One building specifically, the First Baptist Church, located at 5 Oak street in downtown Asheville, has many stylistic and structural aspects that reflect that of ancient Greek and Rome architecture.…
About Spokane The beautiful and diverse city of Spokane, located along the banks of the Spokane river, offers residents the perfect blend of world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. The city of Spokane is able to harmoniously blend a dynamic cultural life with of one-of-a-kind attractions and outdoor adventures. The large city, known for being the largest urban settlement between Seattle and Minneapolis, is also known for its forward-thinking approach to problems, affordable housing, quality living, and many economic opportunities. History of Spokane The area, known to its naive population as Spokane Falls, was originally settled by multiple groups of the Spokane Tribe. The native Spokane people used the area to gather and hunt food.…
In 1492,after Christopher columbus brought back news of what he called the new the world (north america ,south America, and central america), The spanish government was eager to explore the land further. Holy Cross Catholic Church first began as one of the 21 California missions: La Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz, giving its name to the city and county. We continue to grow, with a mission for the 21st century. Holy Cross reaches out to its own, its youth and pre-school children, its elderly; and to people and communities sometimes alienated from the Church in various ways. Holy Cross, indeed, is about more than just buildings.…
On October 30th, 2016 I attended Redeemer Lutheran church. I arrived there ten minutes early and picked a pew towards the back and started to take notes. The mass started around eight o’clock am and lasted approximately an hour. The service itself was similar to a Roman Catholic mass that I am use to. I was surprised that they were so similar because my thought process was since they are completely different religions than they must have completely different mass styles.…
I have chosen to write about the Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. The place in question is a large, modern building. Its exterior has a looming presence, as though it were a stadium or a shopping mall rather than a church. The abundance of entrances and sections make the church a difficult place to navigate. Each entrance has its own parking lot, leading to a separate wing of the structure.…
The project I choose was to attend a worship service of a different religion. I choose to attend a Catholic Church called Holy Name in San Antonio Texas. My parents have been attending that church since I was little. I never wanted to go to church with them because I thought it was boring and couldn’t keep still. My parents let me stay home since the church was only a block from my house.…
Things that fascinates me about the Medieval times are Religion ruled everything , people did not take baths everyday, and the pretty castles. In Europe during the Medieval times religion ruled everything which is exciting because the church decided what the country did. According to Medival life time and info.com '"The lives of the Medieval people of the Middle Ages was dominated by the church. " People went to church everyday and prayed multiple times throughout the day which was normal to them .The…
Utopia: The Perfect Society Saint Thomas More’s Utopia presents us with a retelling of the world’s one and only “perfect” society. It is a very detailed account of the life style of the Utopians from a man named Raphael Hythlodaeus. This fictional account of the island in the new world is incredibly vivid and even mixed in with truths from explorers and other facts from the time, which makes it seem almost as if it was reality. On the surface, More’s Utopia is a blueprint for a perfect society, however after reading deeper into his remarks you find a voice that is criticizing the ways of 13th-14th century Catholic England.…
Saint Augustine had a profound influence on Western thought and culture. He wrote the City of God, showed that Christianity was not to blame in the downfall of the Roman Empire and promotes Christian teachings over pagan religion. The City of God influenced Christian spiritual devotion through extreme practices such as martyrdom, renunciation of wealth and status and finally the idea that God is transcendent. During the rise of monasticism, Saint Augustine’s City of God was interpreted as needing to take extreme measures in order display spiritual devotion.…
Visiting St. Paul’s Parish Princeton For this field observation project, I chose to attend the 5pm Sunday service at St. Paul’s Parish in Princeton. Growing up in the Pentecostal tradition, I have become at home in free worship and contemporary liturgy. Most of the church’s…