Chelmsford Cathedral

The Cathedral in Chelmsford is not one of the grandiose buildings that amaze with its grandeur and monumentality. Its virtues lie in another: the unusual atmosphere of spirituality literally envelops everyone who crosses its threshold. Tourists are loved here, but worship is at the forefront.

Looking at the neat miniature building of the cathedral, it is difficult to imagine that most of it was built in the distant XV century. It was then that the sharp Gothic lines replaced an even older temple that had appeared on this site four centuries earlier. The cathedral is consecrated in honor of Saints Mary, Peter and Sed.

The twentieth century made its changes to the architecture of the building - the sanctuary was lengthened, ancient benches were restored, a new pulpit and altar appeared. Then there were beautiful colored windows. The plaster ceiling of the cathedral, which has a slightly rounded shape to the corners, was painted with floral ornament in gentle blue pastel colors diluted with gilding.

A real holiday for parishioners was the appearance of two new organs in the cathedral. One is set in the nave, the other in the altar. Now the church service is accompanied by spiritual music and singing of the parish choir.