Photos from the Cathedral BasilicaPhotos from the Cathedral Basilicaof Saint Louis, Missouri!of Saint Louis, Missouri!

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Some Facts about the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis!Some Facts about the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis!

Ground breaking for the Cathedral began in 1907 and it took seven years for the Ground breaking for the Cathedral began in 1907 and it took seven years for the the structure to be completed in 1914.the structure to be completed in 1914.

The first mass was held on October 18, 1914. Consecration of the church took The first mass was held on October 18, 1914. Consecration of the church took place more than a decade later on June 29, 1926. place more than a decade later on June 29, 1926.

The Cathedral was designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II on April 4, 1997. The Cathedral was designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II on April 4, 1997.

The church is known for its large mosaic collection. The installation of mosaics The church is known for its large mosaic collection. The installation of mosaics began in 1912 and was completed in 1988 The mosaics collectively contain 41.5 began in 1912 and was completed in 1988 The mosaics collectively contain 41.5 million glass tesserae pieces in more than 7,000 colors, and cover 83,000 square million glass tesserae pieces in more than 7,000 colors, and cover 83,000 square feet, making it one of the largest mosaic collections in the world.feet, making it one of the largest mosaic collections in the world.

Mosaics in the narthex of the church depict the life of King Louis IX of France, Mosaics in the narthex of the church depict the life of King Louis IX of France, namesake of the city and church, the rear dome includes mosaics of significant namesake of the city and church, the rear dome includes mosaics of significant archdiocesan events, while the main dome depicts Biblical scenes from both the archdiocesan events, while the main dome depicts Biblical scenes from both the Old and NewTestaments of the Bible.Old and NewTestaments of the Bible.

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Please take the time to read more of the history and background Please take the time to read more of the history and background about the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on the internet.about the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on the internet.

This slide show is based on beautiful Photos from the internet, This slide show is based on beautiful Photos from the internet, the Cathedral's website, and from Roberta C. Johnson.the Cathedral's website, and from Roberta C. Johnson.

Music in this slide show is comprised of music clips available Music in this slide show is comprised of music clips available from the internet and from the Cathedral's website. from the internet and from the Cathedral's website.

By Lyle V. JohnsonBy Lyle V. JohnsonAugust 9, 2010August 9, 2010