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FAITH AND CULTURE

Part of the original high altar now serving as a reredos. The Lady Altar
To complete the artefacts within the Sanctuary, is a glass window is another in the Baptismal area backing the
fine octagonal pulpit with its spiral staircase. The original font.
pulpit situated on the wall to the right of the Sanctuary This splendid work by Gordon Webster depicts Christ’s
was removed when the present pulpit, a gift from St Mary’s baptism by St Peter. Included in this allegorical picture
Cathedral of their original pulpit, was installed. are represented the four principal saints of Aberdeen, St
Within the Sanctuary on the west wall is a fine stained- Andrew, St Clement, St Nicholas, and St Machar.
glass window by Patrick Nuttgens, depicting Christ giving Despite its overall plainness, the charm of St Peter’s
the keys to St Peter. It was installed to commemorate the Church is in its juxtaposition with the buildings around and
life of Priest Gordon who had initiated the construction of its reference back to the busy street through the pend.
the church and had been so vigorous in the running of the The gateway, the pend, the enclosed paved court with
parish during his lifetime. Complementing this fine stained- its medieval feel and the quaint idiosyncratic architecture
at the south gable and entrance tower conspire to make it
quite delightful.

Lanterns of the North

If you've beeen enjoying this series of articles you won't
want to miss a new book, Lanterns of the North, published
by Palladio Press/Amazon (188 pages). It's an architect’s
view of eleven churches throughout the Catholic Diocese of
Aberdeen, plus the ‘Secret Seminary’ at Scalan. It includes
many full colour photographs as well as Oliver Humphries’
architectural drawings of the buildings, exterior and interior.
There is also an appendix containing the beautiful line
drawings of all our churches, done by John R. Hume.
Copies of the book may be obtained from Amazon, price
£8.96, from St Mary's Cathedral bookshop or direct from
the publisher, Deacon Tony Schmitz. Email:
tony.schmitz@gmail.com
There's also an opportunity for this issue's crossword
competition winner to receive a copy of Lanterns of the North.
The stained-glass window by Patrick Nuttgens, depicting
Christ giving the keys to St Peter
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