Christ Church Rathgar, Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland.Photo Gallery

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CHRIST CHURCH RATHGAR

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Christ Church Rathgar

Main entrance

Christ Church Rathgar

Highfield Road entrance

The Minister at Work

Rev. Mary Hunter

The Minister at Play!

Rev. Mary Hunter

Church interior

Facing the Chancel, Organ and Pulpit.

Church interior

Showing the west window, gallery and vaulted timber roof.

Church interior

The gallery, which was enlarged (to the front and out to the sides) in 1900.

Church interior

Photographed from the gallery, shows the rose window, organ, chancel and pulpit.

Stained glass window

This window was dedicated in 1916, in memory of Rev. Dr. John Stewart (Minister 1898-1913).

The subject is "Peter preaching to the Jews".

Regarded as one of the best examples of her skill, it was designed by a Miss. Geddis, under whose direction the work was carried out by a Miss. Purser.

Communion Table

This table dates from 1901 and was donated by the family of Rev. Dr. William Fleming Stevenson (Minister 1860-1886). It was made in India by members of the Mission School, of which Dr. Stevenson's son, the Rev. J. Sinclair Stevenson, was in charge. There is a silver inscribed plaque on the table surface.

Communion Table Plaque

This silver plaque and communion table to which it is affixed, were donated in 1901 by the family of Rev. Dr. William Fleming Stevenson (Minister 1860-1886).

Stained glass window

Designed in the Decorated Gothic style by Messrs. Cottier & Co., of London, this window was dedicated in 1888 to the memory of The Rev. Dr. William Fleming Stevenson (Minister 1860-1886), by the members of the congregation.

The subject is Paul taking leave of the Elders of the Church of Ephesus.

Stained glass rose window

Located above the organ pipes, this window was a gift made by the late Henry Todd.

Carved organ screen

Intricate carvings depicting nature and also featuring the Burning Bush (top centre).

Pulpit Fall

The gift of the late Mrs. W. H. Tennant in 1959, for the celebration of the Centenary. It was designed by Miss. Myra Maguire of the Geneological Office, Dublin Castle and embroidered by Miss. Evelyn Lyndsay.

Memorial corner

A mmorial book and area for reflection, in remembrance of past members and associates of the church.

Drawing by Elizabeth Chalmers

Lecture Hall

This hall is located directly beneath the church and was renovated in 2006.

Orwell Hall

Formerly known as the Badminton Hall and renamed the Orwell Hall in 2006, upon completion of extensive renovations (including the addition of a mezzanine room, with storage rooms beneath same).

Drawing by Elizabeth Chalmers

(negative image)

Gargoyle

One of four gargoyles located at the base of the church spire.

Aerial photograph

Circa early 1980's, image courtesy of Irish Air Corps, showing Rathgar village (centre) and Christ Church Rathgar (right).

Aerial photograph

Circa early 1980's, image courtesy of Irish Air Corps, showing Christ Church Rathgar and Tennant Hall (to the rear).

CCR c. 1900

Coloured print circa 1900, by Lawrence French Gallery, of Rathgar crossroads and Christ Church Rathgar (centre).

CCR c. 1900

Early print of Rathgar crossroads and Christ Church Rathgar (centre).

CCR c. 1900

Early photograph of Rathgar crossroads and Christ Church Rathgar (centre).

 

Rev Mary Hunter