Sunday, September 7, 2014

Church Of The Redeemer

I've shown this church before but never from this angle but since Bloor St was closed to traffic during the Open Streets TO event I was able to stand in the middle of the street for a different view. The Church Of The Redeemer was designed by architects Smith & Gimmell and built in 1879 when this was countryside. It now stands at one of the busiest corners in the city, across from the Royal Ontario Museum.
Taking part in Inspired Sunday. Click HERE for more religious buildings from around the world.
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23 comments:

  1. Luis GomezSeptember 7, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Lovely!

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  2. TexWisGirlSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    very much like it!

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  3. SharonSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Even though all the buildings around it are more modern, it seems to fit in perfectly.

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  4. Tanya BreeseSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    it's beautiful..i love the stonework!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Wonderful façade and great contrast to the building behind.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 7, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful old church in the middle of the city Pat,looks wonderful sitting there peacefully contrasting with it's modern surroundings.

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  7. cieldequimperSeptember 7, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I've just closed my eyes to imagine it surrounded by countryside!

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  8. StephanieSeptember 7, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Very nice!

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  9. RevrunnerSeptember 7, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I generally try to avoid standing in the middle of the street, RedPat. :-)

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  10. CloudiaSeptember 7, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Countryside that is long City,
    northern light,
    certain stones and bricks.

    Thank you for stirring my sense memory with your posts, Pat



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3

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  11. William KendallSeptember 7, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    It's a beautiful church. When I was last in the area, I photographed it from a bit of a different angle.

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  12. TomSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    It's hard to believe that this location was once countryside...how times change. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    What a beautiful view! Love the stone.

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  14. JackSeptember 7, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    The more modern building behind it has steps that mirror the angle of this church's roof. Or maybe I am just imagining it.

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  15. The Furry GnomeSeptember 7, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Now that's a church I recognize!

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  16. RandySeptember 7, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    That is a beautiful church.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    It's certainly set in very different looking surroundings now!

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  18. Roses, Lace and BrocanteSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Oh it's sad to see the city closing in on this lovely old church.
    The building behind on the right looks like the steps to heaven!!
    Shane

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  19. HalcyonSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    A great opportunity to get a full frontal of this church!

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  20. EG CameraGirlSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    I really like how Open Streets TO lets you take photos from different angles, RedPat.

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  21. BirdmanSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    There's a small chapel nearby with same facade.

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  22. Laura. MSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Mezcla de estilos. Me gustan los campanarios!!

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  23. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    i enjoy the angle of your shot. sorry i am late commenting ... i have been away. ( :

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