The interior of this rather plain looking church was a beautiful surprise. Because Caunes-Minervois is the home of the famous red marble quarry which I've mentioned before, the interior walls, altars and columns of Notre Dame du Cros are mostly cut from this stone.
From the exterior one would never expect to enter and find flying buttresses overhead, exquisite paintings behind the altar, and stone carvings looking down from lofty columns.
A simple but lovely banner against the old stone walls.
A handwritten prayer was left on a table ~ my poor French only allows me to translate enough to say it appears to be related to Easter, which is quite timely.
This was a special place. I would like to return to attend a service to see the local villagers filing in..........perhaps for a wedding, or a Christmas service when this building would definitely be warm and glowing in the candlelight.
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that was so beautiful! thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteAmazing place! Hope you got my email.
ReplyDeleteI posted today - not another until next week.
Much love,
Deborah
Take me there - magic shoes - take me there!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, especially that gorgeous red marble.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh!! Never expected that!!
ReplyDeleteMary, what a wonderful cathedral! I would love to go with you to a wedding ceremony too! It must must be just beautiful! Sorry I never mentioned about Johrei with you but I'll be happy to tell you all about it! It is a very relaxing thing! Much, much love! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos -- thank you so much. Must just say, though, that flying buttresses are always on the exterior of a church, not an interior feature.
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