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		The Lord is My Shepherd Perhaps the most beautiful window in Grace Cathedral, the Twenty-Third Psalm window is poetry in glass; a feast for the eyes, and a comfort for the spirit. [11/16/2005] Gospel in Glass From Matthew to John: Iconography of the Charles Connick Stained Glass Windows in the Chapel of Grace, Grace Cathedral [12/2004] Bible in Bronze Sacred to three world faiths, the timeless stories of the Old Testament come alive in the famous Doors of Paradise, masterpiece of Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti. This in-depth look at the Doors explores a "Bible in Bronze." [09/2003] Ansel Adams at Grace Cathedral Perhaps America's greatest 20th century photographer, Ansel Adams' mastery of his medium is just as evident in his commercial work. His unique Grace Cathedral series, made in 1935, is presented here for the first time. [3/26/2003] What is a Cathedral? The history of the cathedral structure and community, with special focus on Grace Cathedral. [11/21/1997] Years of Grace, Part I: Chapel to "Cathedral" Years of Grace, Part II: Vision to Reality Envision Grace Cathedral a century-and-a-half ago as archivist Michael Lampen takes readers back in time to the tangled roots of the Episcopal Church atop Nob Hill in San Francisco. [2/21 & 5/16/2001] Grace in War and Peace Grace Cathedral has seen the tides of war and peace ebb and flow for more than a century and a half. Join Archivist Michael Lampen in exploring the role played by our parish and cathedral historically as well as in our current struggle for peace. [1/29/2003] Vision, Disaster and Gift: The Centenary of the Founding of Grace Cathedral Vision, Disaster and Gift Part I: Bishops' Vision [4/3/2006] Vision, Disaster and Gift Part II: Philanthropy Afloat [5/23/2006] Vision, Disaster & Gift Part 111: Cathedrals in the Air [10/17/2007] Vision, Disaster and Gift Part IV: Cathedral Incorporation [2/7/2007] > Vision, Disaster and Gift Part V: Easter Resurrection [4/4/2007] Cathedral of the Far West: The Centennial of the First Grace Cathedral Design - 1907 [04/01/2007] Anglican Quadricentennials: The Several Roots of New World Anglicanism, Part I The Anglican arrival in the New World four centuries ago may be a remote subject for some, but the courage and stubborn faith of its leaders led eventually to the Episcopal Church and to Grace Cathedral. Part one of a two-part article by cathedral archivist Michael Lampen revisits those perilous times. [7/9/2007] Bishop William E. Swing: The Swing Era Bishop Swing ends his bishopric as the longest serving active Episcopal bishop of recent times. He was, and is, an easy-going man of wry humor, a wise consensus-builder and a consummate pastor, following surely in the steps of the Good Shepherd. [5/30/2006] The Year of Einstein Grace Cathedral's Einstein window is featured in the latest Tales from the Crypt article, as the world celebrates the work of the great physicist in the Year of Einstein -- 2005. [5/03/2005] Ansel Adams at Grace Cathedral Perhaps America's greatest 20th century photographer, Ansel Adams' mastery of his medium is just as evident in his commercial work. His unique Grace Cathedral series, made in 1935, is presented here for the first time. [3/26/2003] Cathedral of Imagination: Grace Cathedral in Film and Fiction Grace Cathedral is more than a famed San Francisco landmark, it is a backdrop for famous films and the setting for well known novels. [2/13/2002] The Mystic Dean The story of James Wilmer Gresham, the first Dean of Grace Cathedral. [6/19/1997] Bishop James Pike: Visionary or Heretic? James Albert Pike, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of California, was a restless and radical visionary. [11/14/2001] Charles Agneau: A Verger's Verger Charles Agneau was Grace Cathedral's man behind the scene, and in front of the procession, for nearly a quarter century. Archivist Michael Lampen looks back at the life of Grace Cathedral's most famous verger. [3/5/2003] John De Rosen: Mural Master One of America's most accomplished muralists and a man of colorful character, John De Rosen, created eight murals and seven altar panels to the aisles and chapels of Grace Cathedral. [9/19/1997] Dr. Martin Luther King Speaks at Grace Cathedral Video excerpts from Dr. King's sermon in the great gothic structure of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, 1965. [10/2/2002] The Mary Magdalene Mystery Explore Grace Cathedral's several images of the life and legends of Mary Magdalene, now so much in the public eye from the DaVinci Code novel and motion picture. Take a quiz to find connections between the Cathedral and the novel/movie. [5/16/2006] The Year of Einstein Grace Cathedral's Einstein window is featured in the latest Tales from the Crypt article, as the world celebrates the work of the great physicist in the Year of Einstein -- 2005. [5/03/2005] Gospel in Glass From Matthew to John: Iconography of the Charles Connick Stained Glass Windows in the Chapel of Grace, Grace Cathedral [12/2004] Bible in Bronze Sacred to three world faiths, the timeless stories of the Old Testament come alive in the famous Doors of Paradise, masterpiece of Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti. This in-depth look at the Doors explores a "Bible in Bronze." [09/2003] Gothic, Yet Not Barbarian How did the name of a first-century BC Germanic tribe from southern Sweden become the name of a twelfth-century AD French ecclesiastical architectural style? [3/6/1997] Divine Light Michael Lampen explains the art and history of making stained glass and how these practices live on today in the windows of Grace Cathedral. [1/14/1997] Paul Fromberg: Deisis Artist Paul Fromberg's icon of Christ, installed at Grace Cathedral during June of 2003, was suspended in the space between the altar and the soaring gothic arches. [7/23/2003] The Gates of Paradise Among the many treasures of Grace Cathedral, the ones most visible to visitors are the great east doors, replicas of the famed Doors of Paradise. [7/3/1996] The Keith Haring Altarpiece Just beyond the magnificent doors of Grace Cathedral is Keith Haring's The Life of Christ. It is the artist's last work, completed two weeks before his death from AIDS in 1989. [11/1/1996] Royal Grace Cathedral An in-depth guide to the history depicted in the stained-glass windows of Grace Cathedral. [10/17/1997] A Cathedral Bestiary Details in Grace Cathedral's stained glass windows, murals, bronze doors and other furnishings celebrate the world of fin, feather, and fur. [2/27/1997] The Labyrinths of Grace A special for Tales from the Crypt by The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress. [7/1/1997] The AIDS Interfaith Chapel Grace Cathedral's archivist Michael Lampen provides this introduction to the AIDS Chapel: a place for solace, meditation and remembrance. [9/5/2001] Lost Worlds: Grace Cathedral's Pre-history In a space grown sacred to many, Grace Cathedral Archivist Michael Lampen leads us on a tour into the distant past. [8/15/2001] The Grace Cathedral Spire Soaring directly above the High Altar is Grace Cathedral's central spire, or fleche. [10/10/1996] The Bells Shall Ring Michael Lampen recalls the magic of the cathedral bells. [7/1/1998] A Century of Excellence: The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys The voice of a cathedral choir soaring upward, like the great building it fills, is a thrill and an inspiration to even the most unmusical listener. [12/15/2000] A Grace Cathedral Discography The best of Grace Cathedral's musical heritage has been preserved on commercial LPs, tapes and CDs. Archivist Michael Lampen presents a cathedral discography, revealing the richness and depth of the cathedral's musical life. [01/07/2004]