Praxiteles

I just wonder about heritage protection standards in the diocese of Cloyne and wonder when, eventually, the HACK will have to resign for its incompetence and misguidance.

And the last of the Major Antiphons used on 23 December: “O Emmanuel”

The Latin

O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster,
exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum:
veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster.

The English translation:

O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver,
the hope of the nations and their Saviour:
Come and save us, O Lord our God.

The English Dominicans:

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=FWGM9bJR2Cs&feature=PlayList&p=34D4E38FC957CA1D&index=6

And below, Jan van Eyck’s Madonna of 1433.

And for 21 December, the Antiphon is “O Oriens” – O Morning Star.

The Latin

O Oriens,
splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae:
veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis.

and the the English translation:

O Morning Star,
splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness:
Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

The English Dominicans:

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=HAUzuw1l-7U&feature=PlayList&p=34D4E38FC957CA1D&index=4

Below, the Annunciation by the Master of Brunswick.

And for 19 December the Antiphon is “O Radix Jesse” – O Root of Jesse.

The Latin text:

O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum,
quem Gentes deprecabuntur:
veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.

and the English translation:

O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples;
before you kings will shut their mouths,
to you the nations will make their prayer:
Come and deliver us, and delay no longer.

And the English Dominicans:

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=VRzOsCF6gSw&feature=PlayList&p=34D4E38FC957CA1D&index=2

And below, the genealogy of Christ from the Patriarch Jesse, to King David, to Our Lady, fulfilling the promise that Christ would be born of the House and line of David:

To-day, 17 December, the Liturgy begins to use the Antiphonae Majores, or the Great Antiphons, in the final seven days of Advent. The Antiphons, which mention a scriptural title attributed to the Christ child, have been in use since at least the time of Boethius and are used in the Offices of Vespers, immediately before the singing of the Magnificat.

Now, since our Irish liturgical “experts” do not seem to know much -or anything – about them, it would not perhaps be a bad idea to put up excerpts of all of the seven Antiphons in the run up to Christmas.

The first one is called “O Sapientia”, or “O Wisdom”. Here is the Latin text:

O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodiisti,
attingens a fine usque ad finem,
fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia:
veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.

and the English translation:

O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High,
reaching from one end to the other mightily,
and sweetly ordering all things:
Come and teach us the way of prudence.

The test derives from the vulgate translation of the Bible, and the Prophet Isaiah 11:2-3.

And here it is sung by the English Dominicans:

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=S6zaiZxJIpU&feature=PlayList&p=34D4E38FC957CA1D&index=0

Back tot he Bonafatius Keppelle in the seminary of Mainz (Germany).

Here we have the official guff-bites as published in the Liturgisches Jahrbuch der liturgischen Institutes der deutschen Bischofe – a publication (and institute) well passed their sell-by date. The architect, Johannes Kraemer, explains what he was about and one is left with the suspicion that he must be Mainz’s answer to Richard “I should have been a LIturgist” Hurley:

PS: I am rather surprised to find the seminary rector talking about “Konzentration”. I thought we had had enough of that in Germany…..

Raumkonzept der Orientierten Versammlung erstmals im Bistum Mainz umgesetzt
Mainz. Der Mainzer Bischof, Kardinal Karl Lehmann, hat beim Eröffnungsgottesdienst für das Wintersemester 2008/2009 am Sonntagabend, 19. Oktober, den Altar der renovierten Bonifatius-Kapelle des Mainzer Priesterseminars geweiht. Die Kapelle ist der erste Kirchenraum im Bistum Mainz, bei dem das Raumkonzept der so genannten Orientierten Versammlung umgesetzt wird. Entwickelt wurde das Konzept der Orientierten Versammlung von Baudirektor Johannes Krämer, Dezernent für Bau- und Kunstwesen im Bischöflichen Ordinariat.

Mainz, 19. Oktober 2008: Bei der Altarweihe entzündete Kardinal Karl Lehmann Weihrauch auf dem Altar.
© Bistum Mainz / Blum
Vollbild
Galerie

Der Regens des Mainzer Priesterseminars, Dr. Udo Bentz, und Subregens Martin Berker zeigten sich sehr zufrieden mit der Neugestaltung der Bonifatius-Kapelle, mit der der regelmäßig genutzte Gottesdienstraum eine feste Einrichtung erhalte. In seiner Ansprache beim anschließenden Abendessen bezeichnete Bentz die Neugestaltung als „große Chance” für das Priesterseminar. „Ich freue mich über den Purismus, die Ruhe und Sammlung und die Konzentration auf das Wesentlich in diesem Raum.” Er wies darauf hin, dass bei der Planung der Kapelle auch die Seminaristen ihre Ideen eingebracht hätten. „Es war ein schöner Prozess, dass alle an der Gestaltung beteiligt waren.” Der Regens dankte allen, die bei der Umsetzung des Projektes mitgeholfen haben.

Aus der alten Bonifatius-Kapelle sind nach der umfassenden Renovierung das Kreuz und die Bonifatius-Statue erhalten geblieben. Die Kapelle wird in der nächsten Zeit noch eine Mariendarstellung und eine Orgel erhalten. Neben der Augustinerkirche, dem Oratorium, das vor allem zur Eucharistischen Anbetung genutzt werde, und der Kapelle der Schwestern sei die Bonifatius-Kapelle als vierter Gottesdienstraum mit seiner besonderen Konzeption „eine gute Ergänzung” für das Haus, in dem auch die anderen pastoralen Berufe zur Ausbildung zusammenkommen, sagte Subregens Berker.

Die neugestaltete Bonifatius-Kapelle
Ambo und Altar, die von einem durchgängigen Metallband aus Stahl gebildet werden, sind eine Arbeit des Bildhauers Hans Rams aus Niederbreitbach. Ausgefüllt sind Altar und Ambo mit Teilen einer rund 250 Jahre alten Eiche aus Thüringen, die auf die von Bonifatius gefällte Donareiche und damit auf das Patronat der Kapelle Bezug nehmen. Die Gestaltung der abstrakt weißen Wand mit Glanzlack und Strukturputz an der offenen Seite der Kapelle hat der Maler Eberhard Münch aus Biebrich übernommen.

Die hufeisenförmige Kirchenbank wurde von der Schreinerei Hermann Keller in Mainz angefertigt. Die Beleuchtung stammt von der Firma Schönwandt aus Nordeck. Die Malerarbeiten haben Mitarbeiter der Mainzer Dombauhütte übernommen. Die Bauleitung des Projektes lag bei Dipl.-Ing. Michael Helwig vom Dezernat Bau- und Kunstwesen. Musikalisch gestaltet wurde die Altarweihe von Mechthild Bitsch-Molitor an der Orgel und einer Schola des Mainzer Priesterseminars.

Stichwort: Orientierte Versammlung
Die Orientierte Versammlung ist ein Raumkonzept für Kirchenbauten, das durch seine Anordnung der liturgischen Orte die volle, bewusste und tätige Teilnahme (actuosa participatio) unterstützen will, wie sie vom Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzil (1962-1965) gefordert wird. Hauptmerkmal der Orientierten Versammlung ist eine Mittelachse, auf der sich Altar, Ambo (Lesepult) und Priestersitz befinden. Um diese Mittelachse herum versammelt sich die Gemeinde. Der Ambo steht dabei an der offenen Seite der Gemeinde gegenüber; der Altar steht in der Mitte der Versammlung. Der Priester richtet sich also bei den Gebeten am Altar zusammen mit der Gemeinde zur offenen Seite des Raumes, in der Regel nach Osten und das Kreuz aus. Bei Lesung und Predigt am Ambo stehen Lektor bzw. Priester der Gemeinde gegenüber.

Interestingly, despite Cobh Urban Distrct Council’s protestations of not knowing anything much about what is happening at St Coman’s Cathedral, those attending Mass there in these days will tell you that it is a very cold place because of all the holes in the north door of the west facade since the strapwork was taken off the door for “repairs”. Has anyone told the Urban District Council about that, one wonders?

With the end of the year approaching, it is perhaps useful to take stock of matters happening at Cobh Urban District Council in relation to Cobh Cathedral. The following is a collation of matters relating to Cobh Cathedral extracted from the Council’s minute book from January to October 2008.

Not surprisingly, we are faced with the thick cloud of unknowing billowing about the ears of that august body which is capable of dumbfounding even Julian of Norwich!

However, after some concentration, a number of things emerge: a clear zeal on the part of the Topwn Clerk and the (Italian) Town Architect in matters concerning the fabric of the Cathedral; an equal zeal to find out what might be going on in the vuilding; a excess when it comes to follow-ups; and clear value for money in public expenditure when it comes to productivity since it only takes the Town Clerk 10 months to come up with an answer to a simple question.

We leave our readers with the extract;

” MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 14th JANUARY 2008
In relation to the entrance to the Cathedral, the Town Clerk stated that this issue was still outstanding with no update. Correspondence had been drafted and sent from the Town Clerk to the Trustees the week prior to the monthly meeting.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2008

In relation to the entrance to the Cathedral, the Town Clerk stated that this issue was still outstanding with no update from Professor Cathal O’Neill. Following a query from Cllr. O’Connor, the Town Clerk clarified that there has been no planning application received for this area by the Planning Department.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 10th MARCH 2008

In relation to the entrance to the Cathedral, the Town Clerk stated that this issue was still outstanding with no update from Professor Cathal O’Neill. Following a query from Cllr. O’Connor, the Town Clerk clarified that there has been no planning application received for this area by the Planning Department. The Town Architect was to arrange meeting between Professor O’Neill and the Conservation Officer in Cork County Council regarding this matter.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 14th APRIL 2008

ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL The Town Clerk stated that he had received a phone call from the Trustees in relation to the appointment of a new architect. Cllr O’Connor stated that in his view any works carried out at St Colman’s Cathedral would require planning permission.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 12th MAY 2008

Cllr O’Connor also stated that in relation to the minutes of the April meeting, he wanted to amend the minutes to read as follows: Cllr O’Connor stated that under current planning legislation and regulations, any works carried out at St Colman’s Cathedral would require planning permission.

ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL The Town Clerk had previously stated that he had received a phone call from the Trustees in relation to the appointment of a new architect. It was agreed that the A/Town Clerk would follow up for an update.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 21st July 2008

ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL – Town Clerk met with Architect and informed him that Cobh Town Council would have to be notified of any works beforehand.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER, 2008

ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL – Cllr. O’Connor asked if planning permission had been granted for the recent works in the Cathedral. The Town Clerk stated that he hadn’t been contacted by anyone connected with the Cathedral in connection with the works but that he would ask the Town Architect to investigate.

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 13th OCTOBER, 2008

ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL – In response to a query from Cllr O’Connor the Town Clerk stated that stated that the works carried out did not require planning permission.”

Franz Xaver Winterhalter’s 1865 portrait of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria at the age of 28 (In the Wiener Hofburg):

Here is an interesting article on F-X Berlinguet and the classical movement in Quebec. It is interesting to note the sanctuary arrangements – several of which follow a scheme similar to that used by Br. Michael Augustin O’Riordan in his Cork Churches whose ultimate origin is Palladio and his sanctuary for the Ospedaletto in Venice.

http://www.histoirequebec.qc.ca/publicat/vol1num1/v1n1_4ne.htm