A record of St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead : $b and the sermon preached after its restoration, 1879

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A record of St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead : $b and the sermon preached after its restoration, 1879

by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

EN·~56 minutes·1 chapter

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Transcribed from the 1897? edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

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A vivid portrait of Holyhead’s ancient crown jewel, this work chronicles the 1879 restoration of St. Cybi’s Church and the heartfelt sermon that followed. The narrator weaves together the story of a modest parish gaining a new south aisle and a splendid east‑window, gifts that celebrate the devotion of local families and the Victorian spirit of commemoration.

Beyond the stonework, the book opens a window onto the island’s deep past, describing the mysterious “Irishmen’s Huts,” towering cromlechs, and early Christian relics that whisper of druidic rites and the quiet triumph of faith. Illustrated with six detailed images, the narrative balances scholarly insight with a reverent love for the landscape, inviting listeners to explore a place where rugged cliffs, ancient stones, and a living congregation meet.

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A record of St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead : $b and the sermon preached after its restoration, 1879 and the Sermon preached after its Restoration, 1879

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en

Duration

~56 minutes (54K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

1815–1881

A vivid Victorian churchman and historian, he brought warmth, curiosity, and a broad-minded spirit to religious life. Best known as Dean Stanley of Westminster, he wrote popular works on the Jewish Church, the Eastern Church, and the life of Thomas Arnold.

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