3-016-886 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Bishop of Oxford laying the foundation-stone of an English church at Brussels, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Ghèmar. 'A numerous company of English residents and others had assembled to witness the ceremony, and to hear the Bishop's eloquent address. The new building, at his suggestion, is to bear the name of "Church of the Resurrection." The form of prayers here used was that which has been introduced for similar occasions in the diocese of Oxford. After reading the prayers the stone was lowered to its place, and struck by his Lordship three times in the name of the Holy Trinity. The Bishop further spoke at some length of the religious bearings of this interesting performance. The church, when erected, will prove a handsome and convenient structure, with accommodation for 700 persons; the total length of nave and chancel being more than 100 ft., while the roof internally is 75 ft. high. The architect is Mr. R. Jewell Withers, of London. The style is that of the thirteenth century, with some of the peculiar features of the Belgian and German church architecture of that period. The Revs. C. E. and J. C. Jenkins are to be the Chaplains of the new church'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.