Reg. Charity No. 1126950
St Michael's Church
Over 900 years of service to Southampton
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Reg. Charity No. 1126950 St Michael's Church Over 900 years of service to Southampton |
| History of St Michael's Church | Services |
| Visitor's Guide to St Michael's Church | Plan of the Church |
| The Organ | The Bells |
| Street
Map for St Michael's |
Parish
Boundary Map |
A
Brief History of St Michael's Church
The original Norman Church was built in around 1070, and the central Norman tower still remains, with its massive stone blocks and characteristic rounded arches.
Throughout the Middle Ages until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 St Michael’s was in the patronage of St Denys Priory, which had been founded in 1127 by Henry I.
The church was originally cross-shaped, but in the late 14th Century the North Aisle was widened. In the 15th Century the South Aisle was similarly widened and the West Door rebuilt.
A spire was constructed at this time, although the present one dates from 1878
The last substantial alterations were made in 1826-8 when the Nave was heightened and cast iron pillars installed. Some alteration was also made to the Chancel later in the 19th Century.
The stained glass is mostly recent, replacing that damaged by bombing. The East Window depicts the five churches that were once within the old walled town. The West Window depicts St Michael slaying the dragon.
A much more detailed account of the
history of St Michael's is available in a booklet on request, for
payment
of a modest sum.
For details see the worship page
Visitor's
Guide to St Michael's Church
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PARISH OF
SOUTHAMPTON
(CITY CENTRE)
CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Welcome to St Michael’s Church, the oldest building and place of worship in the City of Southampton
The church was originally cruciform in shape, but during the 14th and 15th centuries was extended, but the massive tower is part of the original fabric built in 1070
The Marble Font - fashioned from the black marble of Tournai, Belgium. It was brought over to this country in 1170, with six others, one of which is in Winchester Cathedral.
The Lectern - recovered from the ruins of Holy Rood Church nearby, which was destroyed in World War II. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the country.
The Richard Lyster Tomb - Richard Lyster was Chief Baron and Lord Chief Justice of the Coomon Pleas. He died in 1553.
The Ornamental Jacobean Press - standing opposite the Lyster Tomb
The Woolstapler’s Mark - on the eastern jamb of the window of the Lady Chapel.
The Church is in regular use, both on Sundays and week days. It is part of the parish in the centre of the city, which aims to serve the whole community within it.
God Bless You
PFARRGEMEINDE
VON SOUTHAMPTON (STADTMITTE)
DIE KIRCHE VON ST MICHAEL DER ERZENGEL
Wilkommen in der St Michaels Kirche, dem ältesten Gebäude und Gebetsplatz der Stadt Southampton
Die Kirche war ursprünglich kreuzförmig, wurde aber während des 14. und des 15. Jahrhunderts erweitert. Der massive Turm is jedoch Teil des 1070 erstellten ursprünglichen Bauwerkes.
Auf Ihrem Gang durch die Kirche beachten Sie bitte besonders folgendes:
Den Marmoraufstein - er ist aus schwarzem Marmor aus Tournai, Belgien, hergestellt. Er wurde 1170 mit sechs anderen nach England gebracht, von denen sich einer in der Kathedrale von Winchester befindet.
Das Pult - es wurde aus der ruinen der Holy Rood Kirche gerettet, die im zweiten Weltkrieg zerstört wurde. Es ist eines der ältesten und schönsten im Lande
Das Richard Lyster Grabmal - Richard Lyster was Hauptbaron und oberster Richter des Obergeriches. Er starb 1553.
Die verzierte Jakobinische Drukpresse - Das Lystergrabmal gegenüber.
Das Zeichen der Wollhändler - am östlichen Posten des Fensters der “Lady” Kapelle.
Gottesdienste finden in der Kirche regelmäßig sowohl Sonntags als auch Wochentags statt. Die Kirche ist Teil der Pfarrgemeinde der Stadtmitte, die sich bemüht, ihrer gesamten Gemeinde zu dienen.
Gott sei mit Ihnen
PARROQUIA DE
SOUTHAMPTON (CENTRO DE CIUDAD)
IGLESIA DE SAN MIGUEL EL ARCANGEL
Bienvenido a la Iglesia de San Miguel que es la Iglesia más antigua y el edificio más viedo de toda la ciudad de Southampton.
La iglesia se construyó de forma cruciforme pero durante los siglos XIV y XV fué prolongada pero la torre tan sólida forma parte del edificio original construido en 1070. Al visitar la iglesia hay que notar:
El fuente de bautismo - hecho de mármol negro de Tournai, Belgica. Fué traido hasta este país en el año 1170 con otros seis, uno de los cuales se puede ver an la Catedral de Winchester.
El Atril - fué recobrado de las ruinas cercanas de la iglasia de Holy Rood, destruída durante la segunda guerra mundial. El uno de los más viejos y más bellos que se encuentra en nuestro país.
La Tumba de Richard Lyster - Don Ricardo fué Baron principal y primer Magistrado de la ciudad. Murió en el año 1553.
La Prensa Jacobina ornamentada - se encuentra opuesto de la tumba de Richard Lyster.
Woolstapler’s Mark - en al este de la ventana en la Capilla de Nuestra Señora se encuentra un interesante marco del laneiro.
La iglesia se usa los domingos y también durante la semana. Forme parte de la parroquia del centro de la ciudad que se dedica a servir todo la comunidad.
Vayan Vds con Dios
PAROISSE DE
SOUTHAMPTON
(CENTRE VILLE)
L'EGLISE SAINT MICHEL
Bienvenue à L’Eglise Saint-Michel, le plus ancien bâtiment et édifice de culte de la ville de Southampton.
L’Eglise avait à l’origine la forme d’une croix, mais, durant les 14ème et 15ème siècles, elle fut agrandie. La grosse tour fait partie de la structure originale construite en 1070.
En effectuant votre visite de l’Eglise, nous attirons particulièrment votre attention sur:
Les fonts baptismaux en marbre - faconnés en marbre noir de Tournai, Belgique, ils furent amenés dans ce pays en 1170, avec six autres dont un exemple se trouve dans la Cathédrale de Winchester.
Le lutrin - récupéré des ruines de L’Eglise avoisinante de Holy Rood, qui fut détruite pendant la deuxième Guerre Mondiale. C’est un des plus anciens et des plus beaux lutrins du pays.
La tombe de Richard Lyster - Richard Lyster était Baron et Premier Président de la Cour d’appel. Il mourut en 1553.
Armoire ornamentale de l’époque de Jacques ler - se trouvant à côté de la tombe de Richard Lyster.
Cachet d’un négociant en laine - sur le montant est de la fenêtre de la Chapelle de La Vierge.
Les offices ont lieu régulièrement les dimanches et jours de la semaine. L’Eglise fait partie de la paroisse du centre de la ville, qui est au service de la communauté de ce quartier.
Que Dieu vous bénisse.
PARROCCHIA DI
SOUTHAMPTON (CENTRO CITTÀ)
CHIESA DI SAN MICHELE
Benvenuti nella chiesa di San Michele, l'edificio e luogo di culto più antico della città.
La chiesa era originariamente cruciforme, ma fu estesa durante il quattordicesimo ed il quindicesimo secolo. La massiccia torre è parte della costruzione originaria e fu costruita nel 1070.
Durante la visita della chiesa notate particolarmente:
Il fonte battesimale di marmo nero di Tournai (Belgio), portato in Inghilterra nel 1170 con altri sei, uno dei quali si trova nella cattedrale di Winchester.
Il leggio recuperato fra le rovine della vicina chiesa della Santa Croce, distrutta durante la seconda guerra mondiale. È uno dei più antichi e dei più belli di tutta l'Inghilterra.
La tomba di Sir Richard Lyster Gran Barone e Giudice Supremo del Tribunale Civile. Morì nel 1553.
La pressa ornamentale giacobita posta vicino alla tomba di Sir Lyster.
Lo stemma dei Mercanti della lana sullo stipite Est della finestra della Cappella della Madonna.
Questa chiesa, parte della parrocchia del centro città, è usata regolarmente, sia di Domenica che di giorno feriale, come luogo di culto. È desiderio della parrocchia di essere di aiuto a tutta la comunità cittadina.
Il Signore vi
benedica
PARÓQUIA
DE SOUTHAMPTON (CENTRO DA CIDADE)
IGREJA DO ARCANJO S. MIGUEL
Bem vindo à Igreja do Arcanjo S. Miguel que é o edifício de culto mais antigo da cidade de Southampton.
Inicialmente esta igreja foi construída em forma de cruz mas, nos séculos XIV e XV, foi ampliada; a torre faz, no entanto, parte do edifício original que data do ano 1070.
Na visita à Igreja do Arcanjo S. Miguel destacamos:
A Pia Baptismal, feita de mármore negro vindo de Tournai, na Bélgica. Foi trazida em 1170 juntamente com 6 outras pias baptismais, uma das quais se encontra na Catedral de Winchester.
O Atril, foi recuperado das ruínas da igreja vizinha de Holy Rood que foi destruída durante a II Guerra Mundial. Trata-se de um dos mais antigos e belos atris de Inglaterra.
O Túmulo de Richard Lyster Richard Lyster foi Barão Principal e Primeiro Magistrado do Tribunal da cidade. Morreu em 1553.
A Prensa Jacobiana com ornamentos, que se situa oposto do Túmulo de Lyster.
O Marco de Woolstapler – encontra-se na coluna esquerda da janela da Capela de Nossa Senhora.
A igreja mantém-se aberta ao público e com as suas actividades normais, quer aos Domingos quer durante os outros dias da semana. É parte integrante da paróquia do Centro da Cidade que serve toda a comunidade.
Deus vos
Abençoe
Schematic
Plan of St Michael's Church (not to scale)
The present Organ was built by H C
Sims
in 1880. It was enclarged by J W Walker in 1950, and subsequently
rebuilt
in 1986 by Keith Scudamore. In 1995 Andrew Cooper, of Griffiths and
Cooper,
undertook further renovations of the instrument. These included
replacing
the action, restoring the console and making a few tonal improvements.
The cost of this work was generously met by the Friends of St Michael's
Church.
A specification of the organ can be downloaded here
From the 17th Century until 1878
there
were six bells, which came from the Salisbury foundry. In 1878 two
additional
trebles were cast by John Warner & Son. One of them was very thin
and
eventually needed to be repaired. In 1923 the peal was recast by
Gillett
& Johnston and hung in a new iron frame replacing the solid oak
one.
Finally in 1948 two further bells were cast by John Taylor & Co
from
the bell metal salvaged from the ruins of Holy Rood Church. There are
only
three towers in the Diocese of Winchester with ten bells, and St
Michael's
is one of them.
