I often wondered why this large beautiful building is called a chapel. This is what the college website has to say about it:
"Structurally imposing and architecturally stunning, Our Lady of Victory Chapel is an integral part of St. Catherine University. Inspired by St. Trophime at Arles in Provence, France, the Chapel has a rich history, offers sacred ritual and serves as cherished space for reflection and prayer.
She opens her doors and invites St. Kate’s students, faculty, staff and neighbors to share in the Liturgy of the Mass every Sunday morning. She opens her arms to those who wish to celebrate in ways both secular and religious — as well as to those who need to grieve, to weep and to heal."
Check here to see Our Lady of Victory's open arms.
Check here to see Our Lady of Victory's open arms.
I agree with you. This looks way bigger than anything I wold describe as a chapel.
ReplyDeleteNot only a great looking chapel, but warm and welcoming too. Good shot Kate.
ReplyDeleteA striking structure. And I guess the word, "chapel," can mean different sizes! From the little I know of France, I am not surprised that it's modeled on a similar building in that country.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I think you would like The Villages very much. Lots of Minnesotans there, too!
ReplyDeleteKate, thank you for your comment about wanting a closer portrait of the rancher on my post today. I agree with you yesterday loaded a second and closer photo of him to be used for my Nov. 1 Theme Day post, since the topic works for the upcoming theme.
ReplyDeleteIt is a huge and beautiful building. I like the way you have framed this picture with the branches.
ReplyDeleteI agree my image of a chapel is small and quaint. This? wow!
ReplyDeleteLovely "chapel," looks more like a cathedral to me.
ReplyDeleteSound like very good reasons for having a chapel.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kate. Nice chapel. Trinity College also has a wonderful one, which I plan to show in the coming months.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your question about Patti Smith. I have already read her recent bio, and I have her visit to Hartford on my calendar. Who knows if the museum will permit photos of that exhibit (they permit photos generally, but sometimes prohibit them at special exhibitions), but I will try.
You don't cross the river to Minneapolis? And I thought we in Hartford were the only ones with riverphobia.
I have to agree with Randy, does look more like a cathedral. Beautiful building, beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteYour Packers got my Rams today, but I am actually rooting for the Patriots to win over the Cowboys. LOL
ReplyDeleteSince it was inspired by a French church, it had big shoes to fill! It is lovely.
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Wonderful architecture. Great perspective, Kate.
ReplyDeleteIt's been my experience that church buildings on college campuses are called chapels, regardless of size.
ReplyDeleteThe Duke University Chapel, for instance, seats 1,800 people.
Very nice.
ReplyDelete«Louis» is always fascinated with church architecture.