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This is a closer
view of the Cathedrals Main Altar. During the
Episcopate of Bishop John Power II, the high
vaulted ceiling was elaborately decorated. In
1881, the present marble High Altar and Reredos
were installed, though the Altar incorporates the
front of its predecessor of 1854. The impressive
Baldachino supported by five Corinthian columns
with gilt capitals "Gloria in Excelsis
Deo" was erected over the Altar. After
the Second Vatican Council in the late 60s, there
were many further changes made to the Cathedrals
appearance. Over the years, additions and
modifications continued to be made to the inside
of the Cathedral.
Also seen in this picture, The Bishops Chair
(seen on the far left), which was designed by
Goldie & Sons of London in 1883.
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