The Lady Chapel. A small, unassuming wooden structure nestled against the grand facade of Wellington Cathedral. This charming little chapel isn’t the cathedral’s original chapel, but rather a gift from a neighboring parish. In the 1990s, the Parish of Paraparaumu felt it was time to build a bigger church, and instead of letting their small, historic church go to waste, they generously donated it to the cathedral to serve as its Lady Chapel. You’re looking at a piece of history that predates the cathedral itself, a tangible reminder of the church’s humble beginnings. The Lady Chapel was designed by esteemed New Zealand architect Frederick de Jersey Clere and opened in Paraparaumu in 1905. This beautiful little building has been beautifully restored to its late Victorian-Edwardian style charm, with its rimu timber and stained glass windows. The windows are dedicated to the Virgin Mary and depict scenes from her life, including the Annunciation, Visitation, and the Nativity. The chapel has a powerful stillness, a sense of peace that pervades the space. The only sound you hear is the gentle hum of the organ, adding to the serene atmosphere. The organ you hear, though, wasn’t originally meant for this chapel. It was shipped to New Zealand for the Calvary Hospital chapel in 1961 and later gifted to the Lady Chapel. And the altar? It hails from St Augustine’s Church in Christchurch, another reminder of the vibrant fabric of the New Zealand Anglican Church. What makes the Lady Chapel truly special, however, is its collection of 13 pieces of timber, each from a significant location in New Zealand’s history. The president’s chair, crafted from these timbers, is truly a unique treasure. The timbers in the chair represent history, a legacy of faith and resilience. You are standing in a sacred space where history and faith are interwoven, whispering stories of the past and present.
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