St. Patrick's website writes the following, "...the mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne." With the first Mass celebrated on the site in February 1858 in a former partially completed church, it truly is a gem of Melbourne architecture. "Designed by William Wardell, St Patrick's is regarded internationally as the finest ecclesiastical building in Australia and a pre-eminent example of the Gothic Revival style. The austere facade gives little hint of the glorious interior with its ethereal golden light of mesmerising beauty..."
With Mass celebrated 7 days a week, and weddings on Saturdays booked months in advance, visitors enjoy this beautiful, reflective environment...
"... is the spiritual fire of prayer and daily worship which gives the building its heart, ensuring that it is more than just an architectural monument."
These pictures speak volumes of the Cathedral being so much more than a place of beauty and peace.
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