St Bride's Church, East Kilbride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bride's Roman Catholic Church |
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 St Bride's Roman Catholic Church
Location in South Lanarkshire
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| Location | Whitemoss Avenue, East Kilbride |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.sbek.org/St_Brides/Welcome.html |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Dedication | Brigid of Kildare |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Category A listed building |
| Architect(s) | Gillespie, Kidd and Coia |
| Groundbreaking | 1957 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Motherwell |
| Province | Glasgow |
St Bride's Roman Catholic Church is a famous church located in East Kilbride, Scotland. It was designed by the well-known architects Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. The building of the church started in 1959 and was finished in 1964.
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A Unique Church Building
St Bride's Church is one of the most easily recognized buildings in East Kilbride. It stands close to the town centre. The church was built after East Kilbride became a "new town" in 1947, following World War II. A new town is a planned community built to help house people.
Before this church was built, the people who attended services met in St. Bride's Guild Hall. This hall was in the older part of East Kilbride, known as The Village. The name "Kilbride" itself means "Church of Bride" in Scottish Gaelic. It is thought that a much older church or monastery in the village was named after St. Bride of Ireland.
Modern Design and Features
The design of St Bride's Church is considered one of the best examples of church architecture from the 20th century in Britain. It has many special features. For example, it has "light cannons" that shine light into the main worship area, called the sanctuary. From the outside, the church looks very strong and impressive with its brick walls.
Because of its special design, St Bride's Church is a Category A listed building. This means it is a very important historical or architectural building that needs to be protected. In 2016, the church had some important repair and cleaning work done to keep it in good condition.
Church Services
St Bride's is an active Roman Catholic parish church. People gather there for Masses and other religious services.
Mass Times
- Sunday Masses are held in the morning.
- There is also a special Mass on Saturday evening, called a Vigil Mass.
- On Holy days of obligation, which are important religious holidays, there are also Masses.
- Weekday Masses are held every morning from Monday to Saturday.
Confession
The sacrament of Confession is available on Saturdays after the morning Mass. It can also be arranged at other times by asking a priest.
See Also
- DoCoMoMo Key Scottish Monuments
- List of Category A listed buildings in South Lanarkshire
- List of listed buildings in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
- List of post-war Category A listed buildings in Scotland
- Prospect 100 best modern Scottish buildings
