St. Malachy's Church, Belfast, United Kingdom

Saint Malachy's Church is the third oldest Catholic Church in the city of Belfast. The foundation stone was laid in 1841. On December 15, 1844 Dr William Crolly, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland dedicated the building.

The church is regarded as one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival churches in Ireland. It was designed by Thomas Jackson of Waterford and it is in the ecclesiastical style of the Tudor period. It is cruciform in shape, 113 feet wide, 52 feet wide and 40 feet high. The original High Altar, Pulpit and Altar Rails were of Irish Oak however they were replaced with marble when the Church was renovated in 1926. All that remains of the original ornaments is the canopy over the pulpit which has been painted white to match the marble of the present altar furnishings. The Sanctuary floor is mosaic, the principal colour being blue. At the foot of the Altar is a pelican, a common Christian symbol of sacrifice.

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Catherine McKinley (2 years ago)
Very nice service and send off for family friend and beautiful inside and out plus it is wheelchair accessible

Sheila Kirwan (2 years ago)
The most beautiful Catholic Church in South Belfast. If in Belfast you must visit!

Jenny Boyd (3 years ago)
Worth a visit to simply enjoy the quiet in one on the oldest chapels in Belfast

Christopher Gribben (3 years ago)
Father mcginnity was excellent, his helpers on hand were fantastic. It's a beautiful chapel. A real hidden gem.

JOANNE CROOKS (3 years ago)
Lovely Chapel Been for weddings & funeral Plenty of room

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