Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Visit to Uppsala Domkyrkan (Cathedral) [Third Part]




In a side chapel formerly the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, lies the remains of King Gustav Vasa of Sweden. A very important figure in the History of Sweden and in the History of the Church of Sweden



In another side chapel the image of the Pantocrator is venerated.


An exquisite tapestry in one of the side chapel, depicting the lives of Sweden's Kings and their devotion to the national Church


A beautiful, fully detailed carvings of the lives of Jesus and Mary


The Pulpit



At the center of the nave is the movable altar, with two lighted candles, with the Chalice covered by the veil. This Cathedral is also the National Shrine of the Church of Sweden consecrated in 1435.



Baptistery

One of the side chapels on the left side of the nave. The altar is attached to the reredos. The reredo is of intricate carvings




The nave of the cathedral. This Church also contains the remains of Swedish Kings, religious dignitaries and other Persons of great achievements and national significance.


The High Altar


The Nave and the pews


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