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Louis VI the Roman Louis VI the Roman (Bavaria and from 1351 to 1365 margrave and Brandenburg.
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 Encyclopedia: Saint Louis, Missouri
The Saint Louis metropolitan area, which includes counties in both Missouri and Illinois, is the 18th largest in the United States, with a total population of 2,698,672 as of the 2000 census.
Apotheosis of Saint Louis, a bronze statue of the city's namesake on horseback, was widely used as a symbol of the city before construction of the Arch.
Saint Louis was acquired from France by the United States under President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
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 Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis Cathedral, or colloquially as the New Cathedral, in Saint Louis, Missouri, was constructed in the early 20th century in the Central West End of the city, as the archdiocesan replacement for the Church of St. Louis IX, King of France (colloquially the Old Cathedral) on the historic St. Louis riverfront since 1770.
This bell is from the Saint Louis Cathedral in Saint Louis, Missouri.
All Basilicas either have an actual bell similar to this or a painted version of the bell that is normally used in Papal processions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cathedral_Basilica_of_Saint_Louis   (965 words)

  
 Learn more about Saint Louis, Missouri in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint Louis is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Missouri, with a total population of 2,603,607.
Saint Louis was the corporate headquarters of McDonnell-Douglas prior to its 1997 merger with Boeing, and is still home to a Boeing plant where many of the United States' &mdash and its allies' &mdash military aircraft are built.
Saint Louis is also home to railway car plants and two DaimlerChrysler plants in the nearby suburb of Fenton, Missouri, where minivans and pickup trucks are built.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sa/saint_louis__missouri.html   (2070 words)

  
 Wicks Organ Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The company has built a number of smaller instruments, such as a small organ in the chapel near the Daniel Boone homestead west of Saint Louis, Missouri.
It restored and enlarged the 118 rank Kilgen/Möller instrument at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis the King in Saint Louis, Missouri (this is the newer Cathedral).
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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 St. Louis, MO - New Cathedral Fact Sheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A magnificent structure, the cathedral is Romanesque in style on the exterior and Byzantine on the interior.
It has been said the Cathedral "possesses a majesty and magnificence unmatched in the American Midwest." In recognition of its beauty and historical significance, the Cathedral was designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II.
The narthex or vestibule of the cathedral is decorated with mosaic panels depicting major events in the life of Saint Louis IX, King of France (1214-1270), patron of the church and the king for which the city is named.
www.explorestlouis.com /factsheets/fact_newCath.asp?PageType=2   (1380 words)

  
 St. Louis, MO - Central West End Neighborhood Fact Sheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The CWE also borders Forest Park with its major cultural institution and is the home of the "New Cathedral," (formally known as the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis) a magnificent Romanesque cathedral with an unusual Byzantine interior.
The Byzantine and Romanesque Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis with its 227-foot green dome is the crowning jewel of the Central West End.
The cathedral was completed in 1914 although installation of the Cathedral's mosaic collection, considered the largest in the world, continued into the 1980s.
www.explorestlouis.com /factSheets/fact_centralWestEnd.asp   (2625 words)

  
 The Saint Michael and Saint Goedele Cathedral in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium. Saint Gudule. Sinte Goedele.
The Saint Michael and Saint Goedele Cathedral in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium.
In 1047 the Duke of Brabant, Lambert II, had the relics of Saint Gudula transferred from the Saint Gorik church in downtown Brussels to the new church at the Treurenberg hill.
Inside, 12 pillars clearly determine the interior of the cathedral, whereas the triforia and glass-stained windows accentuate the later gothic style which allowed more light to fall in to the church.
www.trabel.com /brussel/brussels-ch-churchstmichael.htm   (331 words)

  
 Cathedral of St. Louis: Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In the narthex (vestibule) the mosaics depict the life of our patron, Saint Louis IX, King of France, and provide a preview of the beauty yet to be discovered in the main body of the church.
The great center dome, which pulls the eye heavenward, and the two lesser domes and half domes, together with the arches, reveal in mosaic art the story of the Catholic Faith from creation to the last judgment.
The Cathedral Shop, located in the west of the vestibule, stocks books and postcards providing detailed information on the history of the church.
www.cathedralstl.org /tourism   (345 words)

  
 Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is a historical landmark.
The panels in the Blessed Vergin's Chapel of the Cathedral were created by Tiffany's of New York in Italian style and show scenes of Mary's Presentation, Annunciation, Visitation to Elizabeth and the Assumption.
Weekly worship services and masses are held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis and tours are open to the public.
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 Saint Louis Gateway Arch
Illustration for one of four design concepts for redevelopment of the St. Louis Riverfront between the Eads and Popular Street bridges presented October 11, 2005 at a public forum at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park.
he St. Louis' historic Old Cathedral, known officially as the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, is one of the world's most honored churches.
The Saint Louis Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area.
www.slfp.com /View-of-Arch.html   (706 words)

  
 Saint Louis Central West End "The Heart of the City"
The cathedral, designated a basilica in 1997, was built between 1907 and 1909.
A Mosaic Museum, located in the lower level of the cathedral, traces the contruction and installation of tiles.
The sculpture was commissioned by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to commemorate the Papal Visit, January 1999.
www.slfp.com /CentralWestEnd.html   (532 words)

  
 Pope Visits St. Louis
In a two-day visit in January that many Saint Louisans described as the most important event in the city's history, Pope John Paul II brought his characteristic messages ­ respect life, strengthen sacramental practice, and "Be Not Afraid" ­ to one of the most Catholic cities in America.
Saint Louis, founded in 1764, is the ultimate "mother" diocese of every Western US diocese, and many in Canada.
The performance was choreographed by a novice and postulant of the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Martyr Saint George from nearby Alton, Illinois.
www.adoremus.org /399Popevisit.html   (2230 words)

  
 St. Louis Cathedral Concerts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
While Chanticleer comes to the cathedral each year, it is rare for us to be able to present their holiday concert.
The St. Louis debut of these gifted musicians hailing from Minneapolis, under the direction of Dr. David Cherwien, promises to be a night you won’t want to miss.
Cathedral Concerts is honored to be a part of this conference and happy they have chosen the Cathedral Basilica as the perfect venue for this important event.
www.stlcathedralconcerts.org   (515 words)

  
 Shrine Of St. Joseph - St. Louis, MO
The beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis welcomes visitors to view the largest collection of mosaic art in the world
From 1826 to 1843, the St. Louis diocese, headquartered at the Old Cathedral, covered nearly half of America.
Described as a "galaxy of magnificent multi-colored rock grottos," the Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos outside of St. Louis were hand built by a single Franciscan brother.
www.shrineofstjoseph.org /links.html   (247 words)

  
 SLU Events Share Art, History Behind "New" Cathedral Mosaics - News and Information | Saint Louis University
LOUIS -- Pius XII Memorial Library is pleased to announce the first of a series of events highlighting the work of the Ravenna Mosaic Company of St. Louis.
The Ravenna Mosaic Company was responsible for the design, creation, and installation of virtually all of the mosaics in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (the St. Louis "New" Cathedral) on Lindell Boulevard.
The University Archives in Pius Library became the repository for the corporate records of the Ravenna Mosaic Company in May 1992, due primarily to the efforts of Father Maurice McNamee, S. J., Professor Emeritus of English at Saint Louis University.
www.slu.edu /readstory/newsinfo/2548   (245 words)

  
 Saint Louis, Missouri MO Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Louis offers attractions of interest to the whole family at a nominal cost.
In Forest Park, visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Zoo, the Muny Opera and the Science Center, with life-size animated dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits, and an Omnimax Theater.
Nearby is the historic Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, which houses one of the world's largest collections of mosaic art.
www.saintlouismissourihotels.us /information_overview.cfm   (874 words)

  
 Missouri Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus
The first glimpse of the 630-foot Gateway Arch of St. Louis is a reminder of the historic role St. Louis played in the westward expansion of America.
Visit the museum under the Arch and the nearby Old Cathedral, the oldest church in St. Louis.
In Forest Park, visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Zoo, the Muny Opera and the Science Center, with life-size animated dinosaurs and an OMNIMAX Theater.
www.macvb.net /region/st_louis.asp   (488 words)

  
 Saint Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission Parish
Saint Nicholas, who died circa 350, was a bishop of the Christian church of Myra, in Lycia, Anatolia, about whom little is known with certainty.
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia, of children, and of sailors.
The weekly bulletin for the Saint Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission Parish will now be available on the internet every week at http://www.iarelative.com/stlm.htm We invite you to stop by and pick up a copy.
www.iarelative.com /bullet.htm   (1527 words)

  
 Saint Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission Parish
Father Joseph Weber was one of the Masters of Ceremonies for the Papal Mass at the TWA Dome.
The candles lit before the icons of the Theotokos are a symbol of the fact that she is the Mother of the Unapproachable Light, and they stand as a symbol of her pure and burning love for God and her love for mankind.
They also signify that these saints are lamps burning for us and providing light for us by their saintly lifestyle, their virtues and their ardent intercession for us before God through their constant prayers.
www.iarelative.com /bulletin.htm   (1049 words)

  
 OTHER AREA ATTRACTIONS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
, known officially as the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, is one of the world's most honored churches.
A Mosaic Museum, located in the lower level of the cathedral, traces the construction and installation of tiles.
In 1976, the Saint Louis Union Station was designated a National Historic Landmark.
www.ncssma.org /other_area_attractions.htm   (879 words)

  
 TRANSPORTATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Louis’ light rail system, MetroLink, has been called one of the best mass transit systems in the country.
The clean, efficient trains are a big hit with visitors and locals alike who want to see many of St. Louis’ attractions without a car.
Louis and runs southwest along the farmer path of Route 66 to Springfield, Missouri.
www.repo.org /webfront/2003SL/transportation.htm   (673 words)

  
 Mosaic Magic - Issue No. 266   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
An architectural hybrid of Romanesque and Byzantine styles, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is more than a place of worship.
Beautiful mosaics like the ones you see here adorn the soaring domes and arches throughout the cathedral.
These artistic compositions are made up of more than 41 million pieces of glass in nearly 8,000 shades of color.
www.workbenchmagazine.com /main/mosaic.html   (111 words)

  
 Religious art, archives, museums and exhibits
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (New Cathedral) Cathedral, mosaic art; museum
Christ Church Cathedral The oldest Episcopal congregation west of the Mississippi River
Old Cathedral (Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France) National monument, St. Louis' earliest church.
www.macrosign.com /stlouis/churches.htm   (199 words)

  
 Galero brimmed tasseled hat worn by clergy
The galero is hung forever over the congregants of a cathedral, where they remain until they are reduced to dust, symbolizing how all earthly glory is passing.
Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri, and the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. are three Cathedral churches in the United States that hang the galeros of past Cardinals on the ceilings.
The galero (or "ecclesiastical hat") is still in use today in ecclesiastical heraldry as part of the achievement of the coat of arms of an armigerous Roman Catholic cleric.
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 Vespers Homily -- St. Louis MO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are here together in this striking Cathedral Basilica to worship God and to let our prayer rise up to him like incense.
I greet my brothers and sisters in the Catholic faith: the members of the laity who want to live their baptismal dignity ever more intensely in their efforts to bring the Gospel to bear on the realities of everyday life in society.
Your determination to meet the many urban challenges facing the community will help bring about a renewed "Spirit of St. Louis" to serve the cause of the city, which is the cause of its people and their needs.
www.aquinas-multimedia.com /catherine/basilica-stlouis.html   (1163 words)

  
 St. Louis Cathedral Concerts Gala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Mark your calendar to attend the Cathedral Concerts Gala with Concertmaster, David Halen, performing selections from his premiere CD "Love Songs" and taste the wonderful creations of Chef Leon.
David Halen was named concertmaster of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in 1995, after joining the symphony in 1991.
The painting depicts the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis at sunset.
www.stlcathedralconcerts.org /gala.htm   (419 words)

  
 3R Net - Missouri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Begin your visit to this region in St. Louis, where your first glimpse of the 630-foot Gateway Arch is a reminder of the historic role St. Louis played in the westward expansion of America.
In Forest Park, visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Zoo, the Muny Opera and the Science Center, with its life-size animated dinosaurs and an OMNIMAX Theater.
At St. Patrick, be sure to stop by the beautiful shrine in the United States town named for this saint.
www.3rnet.org /docs/region.asp?state=MO®ion=231   (1068 words)

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