The cathedral of Sens, located in Burgundy within Eastern France, was one of the very first cathedrals to be built in the gothic style, with construction beginning in 1135 and continuing on for a long while thereafter. In fact, the See of Sens was that which was originally …
The Wrought Iron Choir Screen of the Cathedral of Sens
The cathedral of Sens, located in Burgundy within Eastern France, was one of the very first cathedrals to be built in the gothic style, with construction beginning in 1135 and continuing on for a long while thereafter. In fact, the See of Sens was that which was originally …
The New Completed Nativity of the Monastery of Norcia by Fabrizio Diomedi
Some of our readers may be aware of the history of the Benedictine monastery of Norcia , located in the birthplace of St. Benedict. That monastery, located over the house of Ss. Benedict and Scholastica, was tragically damaged by an earthquake a few years ago, but out of tha…
The Custom of Festive Hangings in Rome: the Chiesa Nuova
There is a long-standing custom in Italy and other places such as Malta to decorate churches on festive occasions with certain silken hangings (in Italian drappi ). They are hung on pilasters throughout the church in red and gold with elegant motifs. Such draperies are typic…
