Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Duke Chapel...

As promised yesterday, here are some of the images the hubs and I
took while inside the Duke Chapel.
 
  Built in 1932, they host Sunday Services, Weddings,
Funerals and Religious Services.

The Pipe Organ
 
used for Sunday Services, Recitals,
and the study of Organ Performance.

 Beautiful statues...

 gorgeous stained glass,

 I lightened this up a little...
 
 it is a spectacular Chapel.

 
 One last look at the alter...

and a peak at the incredible door!!
 
Breathtaking right?
Tomorrow, we are going shopping in North Carolina.
That was super fun!!

Sharing with Inspired Sunday, thanks Beth for inviting me!
 

35 comments:

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Wow- beautiful!

Andy said...

Spectacular!

MarmePurl said...

Breathtaking. Right!

Bethany Carson said...

Awesome church! Looks like a very neat place to visit!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

fantastic shots of a gorgeous place

Anonymous said...

Breathtaking, indeed! I still think you should work for National Geographic.
xxoo, m & jb

The Furry Gnome said...

Right! That is breath-taking!

Unknown said...

I'm not a particularly religious person, but I absolutely adore visiting old churches! They're always so peaceful inside! This one is exceptional!

Judy said...

I wouldn't call that a chapel - much too large...
But you are right, it is spectacular beyond words!!! I love the stained glass, and that macro of the door on your way out!!!

TexWisGirl said...

i love the pointed arches. so stunning and impressive.

Muffie said...

What a beautiful church. I loved seeing that gorgeous stained glass and all the rich wood and all the brass and the... well, you get the picture! Thanks for sharing!

Charade said...

It's stunning, and you got some beautiful pictures. It's hard to believe that something so extravagant could have been built when our country was at such an economic low-point. It must have provided a lot of jobs for some very skilled workers.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

wow, Mrs. Debbie hope u will share with us at Inspired Sunday this weekend! just gorgeous!!!

Sally said...

Oh my goodness; such beauty I am in dumbstruck awe! Thank you so much, Debbie. I love these photo's. :)

Ruth Hiebert said...

Spectacular beauty.

DIMI said...

Well it really is breathtaking Debbie!What a beautiful Chapel!I like the stained glass and the statue!Excellent shots!!Thank you for sharing!
Dimi...

Brian King said...

I would think it would be a bit overwhelming to attend a service there! Such an impressive interior! Wow!

Lisa Gordon said...

These are really beautiful, Debbie.
I love the colors and light.

DeniseinVA said...

Breathtaking describes this post well Debbie, magnificent is another word i would use. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us.

Farm Girl said...

You are right, just breathtaking. I would love to go visit someday.

barbara l. hale said...

Lovely place! That organ is amazing. Nice interior shots. Not always easy to get them. You did a great job.

Jen said...

I was thinking the same as Charade, very expensive for that time in our history. I thought it was a waste of resources at first. I didn't think of the jobs, it created, though. Now I say, "Bravo!"

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

So awe-inspiring! I love the colors in the window over the altar.

Laura. M said...

Wooww ... How wonderful, I love vidrieras.Preciosas. Debbie.
Good Wednesdays.
a kiss.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

WOW !!!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Ida said...

Indeed it is beautiful.

Gail Dixon said...

Oh, wow. I love ornate churches like this. Love being inside the quiet and feeling like it's one step away from heaven. Beautiful pics!!

LeAnn said...

I would say that your pictures of the chapel are breath taking. I love the stain class and it is just a lovely place. I can just imagine the services in a lovely chapel like this.
Blessings for these outstanding pictures.

Linda said...

Awesome! I love stained glass with light streaming through.

Tom said...

Wonderful shots of a wonderful church. Tom The Backroads Traveller

DougPhoto2009 said...

Splendid photos of this wonderful church. Thanks for sharing.

doodles n daydreams said...

Beautiful, and look at that stained glass throughout. Wow.

Diana

Billy Blue Eyes said...

That is beautiful and the organ something else

Mike@Bit About Britain said...

I was drawn to your initial photograph, but the rest are equally stunning. What a graceful, majestic, church. Love the stained glass - you've captured it really well too.

Amy Burzese said...

Yes, breathtaking. These elaborate old cathedrals and church buildings are a sight to behold.