Church of the Resurrection, Ely facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Resurrection |
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| The Res Ely | |
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| 51°28′45″N 3°15′01″W / 51.4793°N 3.2504°W | |
| Denomination | Anglican (Church in Wales) |
| Churchmanship | Central catholic |
| Website | https://theresely.org |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | 9 October 1934 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 9 October 2001 |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Roderick & Sons of Aberdare |
| Architectural type | Byzantine |
| Groundbreaking | 24 January 1934 |
| Completed | October 1934 |
| Construction cost | £10,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 600 |
| Materials | brick |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Part of the West Cardiff Ministry Area |
| Deanery | Llandaff |
| Archdeaconry | Llandaff |
| Diocese | Llandaff |
| Division | Part of the West Cardiff Ministry Area |
The Church of the Resurrection is a special church in Ely, Cardiff. It's an Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church in Wales. People often call it "The Res Ely." This church is a very important building in the local area.
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The Story of the Church
Ely was once a small village. It became part of the bigger St Mary the Virgin church area in 1869. In 1871, a small church called St David's was built to serve the people of Ely.
A New Church for Ely
Later, in the early 1900s, another small church was started. It was a "tin tabernacle," which is a church building made from corrugated iron. This temporary church was run by a group called the Community of the Resurrection and members of the Church Army.
By 1933, there were plans to build a new, bigger church. The idea was to replace both St David's and the tin tabernacle. This new church would serve everyone in Ely.
A Special Gift
The first plans for the new church suggested it would seat 500 people. It would cost about £5,000. However, a very generous man named Lord Glanely wanted to do something special. He decided to give a much grander church as a gift. He wanted to build it in memory of his wife, who had passed away.
The new design was created by an architect named Thomas Roderick. This new church could seat 600 people! It was built in a style called Neo-Byzantine, which looks a bit like ancient Roman and Greek churches.
Building and Opening
The Church of the Resurrection was built where the old tin tabernacle used to be. Construction began on 24 January 1934. It was finished very quickly, in October 1934. The church was officially opened and blessed on 9 October 1934.
Inside the church, the curved part at the end, called the apse, has five beautiful stained glass windows. These were made by an artist named Francis Spear and were put in place in 1947.
The Church Today
Even after the Church of the Resurrection was built, St David's church continued to be used. Today, the Church of the Resurrection is part of the West Cardiff Ministry Area. This means it works together with other local churches. You can find more information about the church on its website: www.theresely.org.
What is a Listed Building?
The Church of the Resurrection became a listed building in 2001. Being "listed" means a building is very important. It has special historical or architectural value. This protects the building, so it cannot be changed or knocked down without special permission. It helps keep important buildings safe for the future. The Church of the Resurrection is a Grade II listed building, which is a common category for buildings of special interest.
