Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, GA
History ~ French Catholic émigrés established Savannah’s first parish, called the Congrégation de Saint Jean-Baptiste, shortly before the end of the 18th century.
The colonial charter of Savannah prohibited Roman Catholics from settling in Savannah. The English Trustees feared that Roman Catholics would be more loyal to the Spanish in Florida than the English. This prohibition faded shortly after the Revolutionary War and this congregation was reoganized around 1796. Construction began on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in 1873 and was completed by the addition of the spires in 1896. It was almost totally destroyed by fire in 1898 and through diligent effort was rebuilt by 1899. Today the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah includes 90 counties in Mid and Southern Georgia
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You will enter this majestic home of our Lord God, you will leave emotionally moved & refreshed.
Great peace have they who love God's law, & nothing
can make them stumble.Psalm 229:165
The Lord has done great things for us, & we are filled
with joy. Psalm 126:3
Bear with each other & forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
Bow before Him, in honor & love ...
A peace overcame me, I felt sad moments that have occurred recently lift from my heavy heart& forgave
those that know not what they have done ...
It is totally indescribable my emotion ...
that overpowered me so completely ...
my tears fell softly upon my cheeks ...
I pictured the pain He so selflessly suffered for
all of us, so hard to fathom He did it for US ...
I asked Him to hold me up, to forgive my sins
& apologized for having offended Him ...
As I am a sinner ... I have been in many a cathedral, I am a Catholic, but this one particular church at this moment, so touched me deeply my presence within it.
The church is beautiful and inspirational with its tall spires and lovely stained glass. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteLove these images....hugs for a blessed Sunday my friend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi: Thank you for the wonderful scriptures you shared with us today. You have been a blessing. Martha
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a beautifully pure moment between yourself and God. What a gift.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Church.. and so are your words!! Thank you for sharing..
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Ruth
Very touching post.....and a beautiful church, for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures and inspiration I am truly touched!
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Olivia
Beautiful Church! I love all of the stained glass and those gorgeous scriptures!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday! Big HUGS!
When I look at the pictures of the church...it seems to me people tried to express their love to God in building these amazing churches. so much detail went into them
ReplyDeleteOh this is so beautiful and really makes you stop and think. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and visiting. It means the world. Sweet Teen is still sewing up a storm. She is still using the things that you sent her.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Marydon. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cathedral...thank you so much for taking us there. The photos are amazing, I enlarged some of them to see the detail.
ReplyDeleteI will make sure to visit there the next time I go to Savannah.
The scriptures are indeed inspiring and helpful, as always.
Enjoyed our chat last evening;)
Hugs~n~Love,
Lynn♥
Oh my goodness, such a beautiful place. Your pictures are stunning. Hope you have a Blessed Sunday. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...thank you!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Marydon - As usual your photographs are beautiful. They place right in the midst of your subject matter.
ReplyDeleteToday is especially beautiful. You captured our cathedral in all it's glory. Thank you for the scriptural narrative. May God richly bless and you and your family, Hugs, Ginger
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis church is beautiful and such a moving post...I read what you wrote about premonitions and this is incredible...I have them too and I wonder how they come to us...Others have said similar things and I think it is astounding.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say that your header is simply gorgeous too...Have a blessed Sunday.
XO
Cindy
Dear Marydon
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite Cathedral.. I am moved beyond words.. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings to you
Penny
Your words are so genuine and heartfelt. They literally pop off of the page. Thank you for sharing your heart as well as God's Word. Thank you also for stopping by little corner. Have a glorious Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! absolutely beautiful, not only the cathedral but your words so touched me marydon. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sue
Gorgeous images Marydon.How refreshing.I hope you are having a blessed sunday.Im Greek Orthodox so these images hit close to home.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos and scriptures.
ReplyDeleteI can understand why you were so moved...
How wonderful. How beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOur God is good!
Two minds with but a single thought?? God Bless you always! This is a wonderful post, full of blessings! luv and BIG HUGS, Kerrie
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post. The photo's are beautiful. We all benefit so much from Spiritual Sunday's. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful post, Marydon. The history of the church is very interesting. You have a lovely blog and looks like you like the same kind of music I do. Josh Groban is my favorite singer right now.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Beautiful church - did you go to Savannah when you were here. Love, sandie
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures and such encouraging verses. Praying for you this week dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThe detail in this church is amazing, it's beautiful.What an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Ginger
I have been there. I agree with every thing that your felt.It is an awe inspiring place.
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