Cathedral of the Madeleine
Ed Sayre
to turn down a chance to promote the church here, allow me to post
the little pamphlet given to all visitors and curious folks.
Gospel Side (Left):
THE LADY CHAPEL
STATUE OF ST. PETER WITH THE KEYS
Words of Our Lord to St. Peter: "Thou art Peter, and upon this
rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it." Matt. 16:18
MURAL PAINTING
St. Mary Magdalene anointing the feet of Jesus.
WEST END OF THE TRANSEPT
Our Lady of Lourdes Altar and Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Figures representing Saints: Alphonsus, Francis de Sales, Bernard,
John the Beloved.
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Paintings representing the different stages of Our Lord's journey
to Calvary and His death on the Cross.
SHRINE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
WINDOWS
In stained glass are pictured the Five Joyful Mysteries of the
Rosary: The Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation,
the Finding in the Temple.
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INTERIOR OF THE CATHEDRAL
SANCTUARY (Center)
MAIN ALTAR
Utah Marble
Venetian enamel mosaic
Painting of St. Mary Magdalene
Figures representing Saints: Ignatius Loyola, Teresa, Francis of
Assisi, Benedict, Clare, Dominic.
SANCTUARY
Floor of hand-made tile
Bishop's Throne (left)
SYMBOLS OF THE FOUR EVANGELISTS
Man- St. Matthew
Lion-St. Mark
Ox- St. Luke
Eagle-St. John
MURAL PAINTINGS
Most Blessed Trinity
The Holy Ghost--symbolized by the dove
The Father
The Son on the Cross
Saints of the Old Testament (right)
Adam, Eve, Esther, Isaiah, Ruth, Melchisedech, Moses, David,
Ann, Judith, Rebecca, Joseph
Saints of the New Testament (left)
Stephen, Jerome, Helena, Agnes, Pascal Baylon, Vincent de Paul,
Gregory VII, John the Baptist, Venantius, Joan of Arc, Cecilia,
Charles Borromeo.
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EPISTLE SIDE (Right)
ST. JOSEPH'S CHAPEL
STATUE OF ST. PAUL
Words of St. Paul: "Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a
gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be
anathema." Gal. 1:8
MURAL PAINTING
Our Risen Lord and St. Mary Magdalene
EAST END OF TRANSEPT
The Sacred Heart Altar
Figures representing Saints: Augustine, Margaret Mary, Thomas Aquinas,
Martha.
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Paintings representing the different stages of Our Lord's journey
to Calvary and His death on the Cross.
SHRINE OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
WINDOWS
In stained glass are pictured the five Glorious Mysteries of the
Rosary: the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy
Ghost, the Assumption, the Coronation.
TYMPANUM OF CENTER DOORWAY (Outside)
CHRIST AS HIGH PRIEST
Is clothed in sacerdotal garments, and is flanked by two angels
holding shields with the emblems [Alpha Omega] (the beginning and
the end) and IHS (Jesus the Savior of Men.)
THE TWELVE APOSTLES
Six standing and six kneeling, holding their appropriate symbols,
occupy the field on either side of Our Lord.
THE FOUR GREAT WESTERN DOCTORS
St. Augustine, St. Gregory, St. Ambrose, and St. Jerome, complete
this group.
THE PANELS
Over the side entrances contain emblems of the seven gifts of the
Holy Ghost and of the Seven Sacraments of the Church.
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THE CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE was built by Bishop Lawrence Scanlan
(1843-1915), the first bishop of Salt Lake City, on property which he
purchased in 1890 for the sum of $39,000. Catholic Franciscan
missionaries visited the area of what is now Utah in 1776; however, the
first permanent Catholic establishment came in 1866 with the purchase of
property on Second East Street just north of First South Street. There
was built a small church which served Catholics until construction of the
present edifice at East South Temple and "B" Streets. The cornerstone of
the new Cathedral was laid on July 2, 1900. On August 15, 1909, the
church was dedicated to God by James Cardinal Gibbons under the patronage
of St. Mary Magdalene. The architect was C.M. Neuhausen. In 1917, under
the direction of Bishop Joseph M. Glass (1874-1926) it was remodeled and
decorated according to the designs of renowned architect John Comes, to
make it one of the most beautiful churches in this country. Bishop Glass
also changed its name to the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Its fine mural
paintings by Felix Lieftuchter and wood carvings by the William Ross
Company compare favorably with the best in Europe. The stained glass
windows in the body of the Cathedral were made in Munich; those in the
Sanctuary by George Sotter of Pittsburg. The Stations of the Cross were
painted by Robert S. Chase under the direction of Ralph Adams Cram. The
warmth of color adds to the beauty and devotional atmosphere of the
Cathedral and few churches surpass it in the effectiveness of its
interior. April 8, 1970 registered as Utah State Architectural and
historical site. [End]
Peace, and sorry for all the bandwith,
Ed Sayre internet: ed.s...@m.cc.utah.edu
32312 Van Cott Hall
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (801)-585-4680
Alfred S. Chavez
of the Madeline in Salt Lake City, Utah.]
Thanks for the description of the Cathedral of the Madeline in
Salt Lake, Ed. I take it the renovations or facelift are complete.
I was in Salt Lake for a conference in September 1991, but had to attend
mass in an auditorium because of the renovations. Same thing happened
last week in Chicago; Cardinal Bernardin's cathedral (Holy Name) near the
loop is being renovated. Attending mass in an auditorium gives one an
appreciation of the sterility we would have without the Catholic
imagination that Paul Halsall refers to.
His Peace,
Fred Chavez