St Edmundsbury Cathedral
St Edmundsbury Cathedral | |
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Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmund | |
Bishops' Chaplain) | |
Archdeacon | Sally Gaze ("Rural Mission") |
Laity | |
Director of music | Timothy Parsons |
Organist(s) | Richard Cook |
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (formally entitled the Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmund)[1] is the cathedral for the Church of England's Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. It is the seat of the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and is in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. Originating in the 11th century, it was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries as a parish church and became a cathedral in 1914; it has been considerably enlarged in recent decades.
History
A church has stood on the site of the cathedral since at least 1065, when
This church was largely rebuilt, starting in 1503, in the
From 1959 onwards there was renewed building work designed to transform the former parish church into a cathedral building. Between 1959 and 1970, the Victorian
Interior
The
In addition to guided tours of the cathedral itself, visitors can view changing exhibits of art in the Edmund Gallery, and an exhibit of historic and religious regalia and artefacts in the Cathedral Treasures display.
Dean and chapter
The
As of 31 January 2023[update], the clergy are:[9]
- Dean — Joe Hawes (installed 14 July 2018)[10]
- Sub-Dean & Canon Pastor — Matthew Vernon (Sub-Dean since 18 November 2012 licensing;[11] Canon Pastor since 8 February 2009)[12]
- Canon Precentor — Philip Banks (since 19 February 2012 installation)[13]
- Diocesan Canon — Sally Gaze (since 10 February 2019 installation)[14]
- Canon Theologian and Bishops' Chaplain (Diocesan Canon) — Michael Robinson (since 2 February 2020 installation)[15]
- Assistant Priest — Sarah Geileskey
- Curate — Anita Rooney[16]
The cathedral, which is also a parish church, has not filled the position of Vicar since at least 2005.
Organ and organists
Organ
The Organ was rebuilt by Harrison and Harrison in 2010; Details of the organ from the National Pipe Organ Register
Directors of Music
- 1896 Charles John Harold Shane
- 1937 Edwin Percy Hallam
- 1958 Harrison Oxley
- 1985 Paul Trepte
- 1990 Mark Blatchly
- 1993 Mervyn Cousins
- 1997 James Thomas
- 2020 Richard Cook (acting)[17]
- 2020 Timothy Parsons [18]
Bells
A ring of 12 bells are located in the adjacent Norman Tower. The original ten bells were cast in 1785 by Thomas Osborn of Downham Market. In 1973 the bells were rehung in an iron frame at a lower level in the tower. Following a public appeal, a further two bells were added at Easter 2012. A thirteenth bell was added in 2013 which allows beginners to practice with a full octave, without having to use the three heaviest bells. The bells are rung on Sundays before the morning and evening services, and also for weddings and other special occasions.[19]
Ancient Library
The Ancient Library is located in a room over the north-west porch.[20] It was founded by Miles Mosse, who was preacher at the St James Church, Bury St Edmunds.
Gallery
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The nave of Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, facing East
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The Martyrdom of St Edmund by Brian Whelan
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The view from the nave to the sanctuary
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Looking west towards the entrance of the nave
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The choir looking towards the nave
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Baptismal font
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The Millennium Tower, completed in 2005
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The adjacent 12th-century Norman Tower, which houses the cathedral's bells
See also
References
- ISBN 9781138962699.
- ^ a b "History - Building The Church". www.stedscathedral.co.uk. St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ Gill, Professor David (24 September 2016). "Bury St Edmunds Norman Tower". heritagefutures.wordpress.com. Profs Ian Baxter & David Gill. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ISBN 978-1784420499.
- ^ ISBN 978-0091912512.
- ^ "Listening to Britten — Fanfare for St Edmundsbury". goodmorningbritten.wordpress.com. Ben Hogwood. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ a b Pepin p. 196
- ^ Harris p. 59
- ^ St Edmundsbury Cathedral — Chapter (Accessed 1 January 2021)
- ^ St Edmundsbury Cathedral — A New Dean Archived 16 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed 15 March 2018)
- ^ St Edmundsbury Cathedral — Appointment of Sub-Dean
- ^ Emmanuel, Hong Kong — Installation of Canon Vernon
- ^ St Edmundsbury & Ipswich — Former Chartered Surveyor to be Canon
- ^ http://www.cofesuffolk.org/news/article/new-archdeacon-for-rural-mission-announced [dead link]
- ^ "Installation of Canon Theologian and Archdeacon of Suffolk". 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Meet the Team". St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Staff list". St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Appointment of new Director of Music". St Edmundsbury Cathedral. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Dove".
- ^ "Ancient Library". St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Retrieved 21 September 2023.