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'''St Patrick's Basilica''' in [[South Dunedin]] (opened in 1894) was the architect [[Francis Petre]]'s first departure from the Gothic style exemplified in his [[St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin]]. The exterior is incomplete and only a shadow of what the architect intended, but the interior is completely realised. With St Patrick's Basilica, Petre turned to the [[Palladian Revival]] style with which he is most associated. The interior in contrast to the earlier [[neo-Gothic]] style of the cathedral, is richly embellished with classical detailing. Its single greatest feature is the deeply embossed High Renaissance ceiling, a feature which occurs in many variations in his later work, most notably in [[St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru]] (ceiling installed in 1898) and [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington]] (1901). In many respects St Patrick's Basilica forshadows Petre's [[Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch]] (1905), and the last of his major churches, [[Sacred Heart Basilica, Timaru]] (1911).<ref name="McCoy">{{cite book | last =McCoy | first =E J | year =1983 | title ="St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru" in the chapter, "Petre Churches", ''Historic Buildings of New Zealand: South Island | publisher =Metheun for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust | location =Wellington | pages=152 &153 | isbn =0-456-03120-0}}</ref>
'''St Patrick's Basilica''' in [[South Dunedin]] (opened in 1894) was the architect [[Francis Petre]]'s first departure from the Gothic style exemplified in his [[St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin]]. The exterior is incomplete and only a shadow of what the architect intended, but the interior is completely realised. With St Patrick's Basilica, Petre turned to the [[Palladian Revival]] style with which he is most associated. The interior in contrast to the earlier [[neo-Gothic]] style of the cathedral, is richly embellished with classical detailing. Its single greatest feature is the deeply embossed High Renaissance ceiling, a feature which occurs in many variations in his later work, most notably in [[St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru]] (ceiling installed in 1898) and [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington]] (1901). In many respects St Patrick's Basilica forshadows Petre's [[Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch]] (1905), and the last of his major churches, [[Sacred Heart Basilica, Timaru]] (1911).<ref name="McCoy">{{cite book | last =McCoy | first =E J | year =1983 | title ="St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru" in the chapter, "Petre Churches", ''Historic Buildings of New Zealand: South Island | publisher =Metheun for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust | location =Wellington | pages=152 &153 | isbn =0-456-03120-0}}</ref> The interior features a main aisle forming a [[clerestory]] and two side aisles, a large [[Arcade (architecture)|arcaded]] [[nave]] and a large arch forming the entrance to the [[sanctuary]]. Walls are built in a succession of arches surmounted by a [[cornice]] of stone which forms part of the roof of the aisles. Series of stone [[pilasters]] are ranged against the walls and on the sides of piers. The style of the capitals of the pilasters is [[Corinthian order|Corinthian]]. The Basilica has retained its high altar (with a modern one installled for the post vatican II liturgy) and features many fine statues. The 14 great stained glass windows represent [[mysteries of the Rosary]] and the Sanctuary is dominated a a great oil painting by [[Guiseppi Brazi]] of St Patrick and St Bridgid interceding with Our Lady and divine son.<ref name="Centennial">{{cite book | last = | first = | year =1804 | title =St Patrick's Basilica Centennial 1894-1994 | publisher =St Patrick's Parish | location =South Dunedin | isbn = }}</ref>


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Revision as of 20:42, 5 March 2015

St Patrick's Basilica
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LocationDunedin, Otago
CountryNew Zealand
DenominationCatholic
WebsiteSt Patrick's Basilica, Waimate
History
Founded1878
DedicationSt Patrick
Dedicated1894
Architecture
Functional statusparish church
Architect(s)Francis Petre
Architectural typePalladian Revival
StyleRoman Renaissance
Groundbreaking20 March 1892
Completed7 October 1894
Administration
ProvinceWellington
DioceseDunedin
ParishSt Patrick's
Designated23 September 2005
Reference no.2213

St Patrick's Basilica in South Dunedin (opened in 1894) was the architect Francis Petre's first departure from the Gothic style exemplified in his St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. The exterior is incomplete and only a shadow of what the architect intended, but the interior is completely realised. With St Patrick's Basilica, Petre turned to the Palladian Revival style with which he is most associated. The interior in contrast to the earlier neo-Gothic style of the cathedral, is richly embellished with classical detailing. Its single greatest feature is the deeply embossed High Renaissance ceiling, a feature which occurs in many variations in his later work, most notably in St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru (ceiling installed in 1898) and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington (1901). In many respects St Patrick's Basilica forshadows Petre's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch (1905), and the last of his major churches, Sacred Heart Basilica, Timaru (1911).[1] The interior features a main aisle forming a clerestory and two side aisles, a large arcaded nave and a large arch forming the entrance to the sanctuary. Walls are built in a succession of arches surmounted by a cornice of stone which forms part of the roof of the aisles. Series of stone pilasters are ranged against the walls and on the sides of piers. The style of the capitals of the pilasters is Corinthian. The Basilica has retained its high altar (with a modern one installled for the post vatican II liturgy) and features many fine statues. The 14 great stained glass windows represent mysteries of the Rosary and the Sanctuary is dominated a a great oil painting by Guiseppi Brazi of St Patrick and St Bridgid interceding with Our Lady and divine son.[2]

References

  1. ^ McCoy, E J (1983). "St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru" in the chapter, "Petre Churches", Historic Buildings of New Zealand: South Island. Wellington: Metheun for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. pp. 152 &153. ISBN 0-456-03120-0.
  2. ^ St Patrick's Basilica Centennial 1894-1994. South Dunedin: St Patrick's Parish. 1804.

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