Thursday, July 31, 2014

The artwork of St. Andrew's Cathedral

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St. Andrew's Cathedral.  It sits on Capitol Street, often ignored for six days of the week and only remembered by a few hundred on the seventh day.   No surprise as we often take what is around is for granted.  Jackson Jambalaya decided to present St. Andrew's Cathredal to you as a work of art in and of itself.  Local photographer Rick Guy was commissioned to shoot pictures of the cathedral.   Many thanks to the St. Andrew's staff for their cooperation. A special thanks goes to Buddy Huff for letting Rick shoot from the top of the Trustmark building.   Twenty-six pictures are presented below.  Please click on a picture to see a larger version.  The building opened in 1903.  The architecture, the stained glass windows, and figurines present the wonders of an age long past.  Enjoy.














Arches in the basement support the entire cathedral














20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks Fish for bringing some of the "Better" aspects of life and existence to this site and the the readers. We are fortunate to have some beautiful churches in jackson and surrounding communities. It is a work of art and sure does help one to marvel at its creation and HIS creation. Thanks so very much.

Joe Dan Draffen said...

This guy has a good eye for photography. He's gotten better and better. Can't wait to see his next blog post!

Kingfish said...

He's not posting here. I commissioned him (paid him;-)) to shoot and edit the photos. I have many more he shot and they were a pleasure to see. The hard part was picking the photos that would appear in the post.

I included to the plaque to give it the historic touch. The Great War started 100 years ago. Amazing to see how many local boys just from one church went off to fight in that war even though the plaque was not created for at least another thirty-five years.

Kingfish said...

and yes, I already have another church in mind I'd like to shoot.

Kingfish said...

Keep comments to the subject of this post. If you want to debate religion or denominations, you won't be doing it on this thread.

Anonymous said...

KF: thank you for this. St. Andrews Episcopal Cathedral is a hand crafted, glowing jewel box of faith and reverence before God everyone should walk in off the street and experience whatever your denomination. See it during the week day when the nave is dimly lit and you are surrounded by glowing stain glass. A delight for the senses. It is as beautiful and warm in its welcoming, lively embrace as any church in this country, Britain, or Europe. A jewel and a oasis in our midst.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous church. I especially like the Angel Gabriel lectern.

St. Peters Cathedral a block away is another gem.

Anonymous said...

The talent of Jackson's own Pearl River Glass studio is evident in the multiple historical subjects, like The Venerable Bede, in the upper clearstory. As beautiful as any of the old stain glass.

Anonymous said...

Regardless of your religious choice, this photography of such a beautiful building is like a breath of fresh air away from the drama of politics, craziness and battles...

Anonymous said...

We'll done, thanks.

More please.

Silence DoGood.

Unknown said...

Thanks, Fisher. Great and beautiful change of pace. JP

Anonymous said...

Awesome building. I lived near St James as a kid and was always fond of it's look as well. Both very different than the church I was raised in, First Baptist JXN. Was always drawn to their SA and SJ traditional quaintness.

Anonymous said...

Your commission was money well spent.
Fantastic photos of a beautiful church.
I'm looking forward to more.
Thanks Kingfish !

Anonymous said...

Awesome pictures of the cathedral!

Anonymous said...

St Andrews is home to the finest intact example of a Williams/Perry Skinner organ in Mississippi. It is a priceless treasure so few people enjoy.

Anonymous said...

8:28- its been altered a lot since roy perry voiced it. the console is an allen- with a healthy number of speakers in the pipe chambers. several divisions have been revoiced and moved around. its still a magnificent instrument!

other churches to consider- st peters, galloway, st james, calvary baptist, fondren presbyterian

Joe Dan Draffen said...

have heard that St. Peter the Apostle has been beautifully restored. Are we allowed to make requests?

Anonymous said...

The chapel of St. Andrew's just next to the nave is also well worth a visit.

Anonymous said...

Some of the happiest moments of my life growing up in Jackson were spent at St. Andrew's...from the Sunday church services and EYC to the old Troop #1 to the Fall bazaars to being an acolyte on countless Sundays...I used to daydream and just stare up at all the beautiful scenes pictured here. I've long since moved away but thanks for all the great memories!

Anonymous said...

Stunning photos that I couldn't appreciate nearly as much until I viewed them on my 21" desktop monitor. Then I had to put the monitor on the credenza Behind my desk and backed away to enjoy from throughout my office.

I've only been in St. Andrew's once, and it was for a somber occasion when I lost a friend well before his time. Normally, I would've been astounded by the beauty throughout the sanctuary (and outside as well), but considering the timing, I guess I was too numb that day 21 years ago.

Thanks for sharing this what I missed.



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