Sunday, 3 June 2012

ST FRANCIS, MELBOURNE

St Francis' Church is the oldest Catholic church in Melbourne, Australia. Located on the corner of Lonsdale Street and Elizabeth Street, it is one of only three buildings in central Melbourne which predates the Gold Rush of 1851.

This post is part of Robert's and Louis' Psalm Sunday meme,
and also part of the Spiritual Sunday meme.



The Romanian Orthodox church maintains the Byzantine tradition in its liturgy and the choral singing is particularly beautiful. Here is a byzantine setting of Psalm 102.
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8 comments:

  1. Linda3 June 2012 at 13:46

    What a lovely old church! I love the ornate windows!

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  2. Sylvia K3 June 2012 at 20:30

    I love the seeing this beautiful old church against the tall, modern skyscrapers and there is a wonderful sense of peace in the inside shots! Terrific captures and composition, Nick, as always! Hope you're had a lovely weekend and do have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  3. Dina3 June 2012 at 21:34

    Thanks for the beautifully sung psalm, Nick.

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  4. RedPat4 June 2012 at 01:09

    Wonderful architecture!

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  5. Anonymous4 June 2012 at 03:17

    The first picture is amazing indeed. Thank you as well very much for the joy for the sense of sound ! Your kind participation as well. Please have a good new week ahead.

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  6. Joe4 June 2012 at 15:23

    Great subject. We were here on Friday night too. Parked at the St Francis carpark.

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  7. Charlotte8 June 2012 at 03:24

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the photos, information and video.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  8. Maria Merco10 June 2012 at 12:24

    Beautiful little church, good thought to take pictures, Nick.

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