St John the Evangelist's Church is a small Gothic Revival Anglican church located in Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland. Originally used as a school building, it was built in 1830. It is dedicated to John the Evangelist. It is part of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.
| St John the Evangelist's Church | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Kingsley Sutton |
Revd Kingsley Sutton is the rector.[1]
History
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The building was completed in 1830.[2] In 1894 it was repurposed as a church.[3] It was opened for worship in 1907.[4] When the neighbouring church in Lislee was deconsecrated in 1961, the church plate was transferred to St John the Evangelist's Church.[4]
Services are only held in the church during July and August.[5]
Architecture
editThe church is H-plan,[3] with five bays, and is one storey tall. It is built in the Gothic Revival style.[6] The chancel features a stained glass window dedicated to Ernest Travers, designed by Watson & Co.[7] It depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd.[3]
References
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edit- ^ "Clonakilty Church". Church. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ St Leger 2013, p. 374.
- ^ a b c Keohane 2020, p. 362.
- ^ a b "Church of Ireland Lislee & Courtmacsherry". Courtmacsherry Barryroe History. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "St John the Evangelist". Clonakilty Church. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "St John the Evangelist Church of Ireland Church, CULLENAGH, Courtmacsherry, CORK". NIAH. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Courtmacsherry St John the Evangelist: W01". Gloine. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
Sources
edit- Keohane, Frank (2020). The Buildings of Ireland: Cork City and County. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. p. 362. ISBN 978-0-300-22487-0.
- St Leger, Dr. Alicia (2013). "The Province of Dublin: Cork, Cloyne and Ross". In McAuley, Alicia; Costecalde, Dr. Claude; Walker, Prof. Brian (eds.). The Church of Ireland: An illustrated history. Dublin: Booklink. p. 374. ISBN 978-1-906886-56-1.