Church Micro #887 - English
Martyrs, Goring
This lovely little catholic church
boasts the only known reproduction of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling in
the world. The work was started by Gary Bevans, a signwriter
parishioner, who is a natural artist with no formal training, early
in 1987 after a parish pilgrimage trip to Rome. Following a
discussion with Bishop Cormac, Gary's request to bring 'the Sistine
ceiling' here was accepted. It is now completed at 2/3 scale of the
original. The colours match the newly cleaned ceiling in Rome.
Thirteen national and international TV companies have filmed the
work. Magazines, including 'Time' have covered it.
The church is open to view the
ceiling on Saturday and Sunday after each Mass for up to one hour
(but may close sooner), and on Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to to 4
pm. It is closed all day Monday. These times may change from time
to time. You are recommended to check if you are travelling some
distance on 01903 506890. It is well worth a look.
If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would
just ask that you could let
Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church
numbers and names to avoid duplication
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