Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral's Irish name, Ardeaglais Theampall Chríost, literally translates to 'high church of Christ' or 'cathedral of Christ,' reflecting its ecclesiastical significance as Dublin's principal medieval cathedral. The cathedral was founded around 1030 by Bishop Dúnán and Hiberno-Norse King Sitric Silkenbeard, who completed a pilgrimage to Rome circa 1028 and subsequently establishe...