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Some religious exposure on the Cape.

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  1. MikeInMa

    MikeInMa

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    In the town of Orleans on Cape Cod, there exists the Church of the Transfiguration. A Church that follows the Benedictine principles. We went for a tour there today. Time well spent on a rainy day.

    Bell tower
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    Top of bell tower
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    Main Church doors
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    Other side of Main doors. And baptismal font. Mrs MikeInMa.
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    Inside. The organ pipes are contained within the ceiling cabinetry, the other side of the arches.
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    Amazing frescos
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    Baptism font. Water is constantly flowing.
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    Backup/practice organ
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    Main organ
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    Main aisle. Looking back at doors. Tour person
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    Main altar area
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    Tile work on floor is amazing. We both felt awkward walking on it.
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    The walls were so different. In New England, granite rules. This is limestone from Minnesota.


    More info/website.
    We Welcome You! | Church of the Transfiguration
     
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  2. Erik B

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    That organ looks like the one in the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ.
     
  3. MikeInMa

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    Our timing was off, getting to hear it. It's on the to-do list.
     
  4. Knothead

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    Nice, thanks for sharing.
     
  5. Warner

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    Best time of year to be on the cape! Head boats running yet?
     
  6. MikeInMa

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    Marinas are mostly empty. Boat yard racks are packed.
     
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    We are itching for a good weekend! The launch at smugglers is calling!
     
  8. Woodwidow

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    Beautiful building. thanks for sharing.
     
  9. brenndatomu

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    The craftsmanship in that building, wow!
    I was looking to see what brand the pipe organ is, we have a famous builder of pipe organs locally, I thought maybe it was one of theirs, but it's not. I can't imagine playing that thing!
     
  10. MikeInMa

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    We were told it's a Skinner organ. It was pieced together from several others that had fallen into disarray.
     
  11. Canadian border VT

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    MikeInMa that’s on a bucket list.. thanks for sharing
     
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