ST. MUNGO'S CATHEDRAL, GLASGOW
Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow, is a Church of Scotland cathedral in Glasgow.
The cathedral is located just outside of the city centre beside Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The history of the cathedral is linked with that of the city, and is allegedly located where the patron saint of Glasgow, Saint Mungo, built his church. The tomb of the saint is in part of the church.
The cathedral is a superb example of gothic architecture. It is also one of the few Scottish medieval churches (and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland) to have survived the Reformation unscathed. The 13th century tower is the last remaining intact tower in any Scottish medieval church.
Technically, it is not any longer a cathedral, since it has not been the seat of a bishop since the Reformation. However, unlike many disused and ruined cathedrals in Scotland, it is still a place of active Christian worship, hosting a Church of Scotland congregation. The Very Reverend Dr William Morris was minister from 1967 until retiring in November 2005; the charge is now vacant. The building itself is in the ownership of the Crown, is maintained by Historic Scotland and is also a popular destination for tourists.
The other cathedrals in Glasgow are St. Andrew's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), St. Mary's Cathedral (Scottish Episcopal) and St Luke's Cathedral (Greek Orthodox).
 THE GREAT BELL OF GLASGOW CATHEDRAL
In the steeple of Glasgow is a great bell, which is twelve feet one inch in circumference, and has a grave and deep tone. In 1789, it was accidentally cracked by some persons who got admission to the steeple. It was, therefore, sent to London, and cast anew. On the outside of it is the following inscription:
In the year of grace 1594,
Marcus Knox, a merchant of Glasgow,
zealous for the interests of the reformed religion,
caused me to be fabricated in Holland
for the use of his fellow citizens in Glasgow,
and placed me with solemnity
in the tower of their cathedral.
My function was to announce, by the impress on my bosom,
(Me audito venias doctrinam sanctam ut discas;)
[Come, that ye may learn holy doctrine.]
and I was taught to proclaim the hours of unheeded time.
195 years had I sounded these awful warnings,
when I was broken by the hands of inconsiderate and unskilful men.
In the year 1790, I was cast into the furnace,
refounded at London,
and returned to my sacred vocation.
Reader, thou also shall know a resurrection,
may it be to eternal life.
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