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Chancel & Sanctuary
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The confessionals were built in 1939 and are situated in the side walls of both aisles of the nave.
The Baptistery is divided from the main body of the Cathedral by an iron grille, according to the early Christian custom.
The cathedra - the episcopal chair. Archbishop Mannix used this chair, though not as the cathedra. It was presented to the cathedral in 1895 by the firm of Nunan Brothers.
The original pulpit was a large carved structure, which is now in the kept by the Melbourne Diocesan Historical Commission. The lectern now in use, made of brass, is shaped like an eagle. It was designed by cathedral architect William Wardell.
The original High Altar, c1868 to 1897, was made of wood and was
adorned with paintings of the Blessed Virgin, St Joseph, St Patrick and
St Brigid, with a pelican motif in the centre panel. It was transferred
to a church in Carlton.
The sanctuary was extended into the crossing of the Cathedral in 1970
and made permanent in 1997. It has bluestone steps leading to a floor
made of Spanish Alicante and Portugese Rosa Aurora marble, containing
four symbolic mosaics of the evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
from the Book of Kells.
Recorded Information 03 9662 2332
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| Cnr Gisborne Street & Cathedral Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002. Ph: 03 9662 2233, Fax: 03 9639 0987. Recorded Information 03 9662 2332 |
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