Among the many hymns with deep roots in the history of the Church, "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" is based on a 900-year-old poem written by theologian and mystic Bernard of Clairvaux.
Winchester Cathedral, N transept W, 1080s Usually the idea of what a cathedral ought to be, that is, a colossal church building with a vast hall-like interior verging on the sublime, is said to originate in France in the twelfth century. And yes, while buildings like the Abbey church of St-Denis and cathedral of Sens…