Trim Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Patrick's Cathedral, Trim |
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| The Cathedral Church of St. Patrick, Trim | |
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| 53°33′30.7″N 6°47′26.2″W / 53.558528°N 6.790611°W | |
| Location | Trim, County Meath |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | https://trimandathboy.com/ |
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| Dedication | Saint Patrick |
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| Diocese | United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare |
| Province | Province of Dublin |
The Cathedral Church of St Patrick, Trim, is an important church in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. It belongs to the Church of Ireland. This church used to be the main cathedral for the Diocese of Meath. Now, it is one of two cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare. This larger group of churches is part of the Dublin area.
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History of St Patrick's Cathedral
The tall tower you see today is a very old part of the original parish church of Trim. This church dates back to the Middle Ages.
Important People in the Church's Past
Many important people have been involved with St Patrick's over the centuries.
- In 1381, Walter de Brugge became the vicar of St. Patrick's. He was a judge from England.
- Later, in 1435, Robert Dyke became the vicar. He was a very high-ranking official for the Crown. He even became the Lord Treasurer of Ireland.
- Philip Norris was also a vicar here in the 1440s and 1450s. He was known for speaking his mind. He was also the Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
Becoming a Cathedral
Bishops have been officially welcomed here since 1536. However, the church was not officially called a Cathedral until 1955. This means it became a main church for a bishop's area.
Special Features and Renovations
The clock on the tower remembers Dean Butler. He was a historian who wrote about Trim. The beautiful stained glass in the West window was designed by Edward Burne-Jones. This was his very first stained glass design. In 1992, the cathedral got a new roof. The wooden beams in the gallery were also repaired at that time.
