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Did you know?
The unusual window in the Crypt is in memory of Bishop Rowley Hill, former vicar of Sheffield.
The Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Planned as the Lady Chapel of the re-oriented Cathedral, this chapel was inspired by the lovely 700 year old Lady Chapel at Llandaff. The bosses are carved with rose, vine, lily and sunflower motifs, alluding to the church, to Christ and to the Virgin Mary as well as to the work of the Spirit of God in the beauty of nature.
Above the entrance is the Dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit and around the doorway angels bear the messages of the Spirit to the Seven Churches of Asia according to the Book of Revelation.
The great Te Deum window by Christopher Webb is a memorial to Father Ommaney who worked for over fifty years in the neighbouring parish of Sheffield St Matthew. Its tracery is reminiscent of flames. At the apex of the window is the Dove, the Spirit of God brooding over creation, shown as light and darkness, waters and land, living creatures, man and woman. Light streams over the central figure of Christ in glory, surrounded by prophets, martyrs and the blessed company of all faithful people through the ages. The scrolls held by the angelic figures remind us of the magnificent words of the ancient song of praise, the Te Deum.
The reredos below this window is part of the memorial given by the Freemasons of Sheffield for those who died in the First World War. The figures represent Christ, the Apostles and Saints. The small door in the west wall is the aumbry, where consecrated bread and wine are kept. The canopy screen and stall are the work of church architect, Sir Ninian Comper.
