They come all in manner of shapes and sizes, for an array of worshipful purposes.
Even if you don’t hold a particular faith (I fall into that category), it’s hard not to find these buildings impressive and moving on some level.
They are invariably engaging to capture in photographs, occasionally challenging in the dim of candlelight. In some cases, you are not permitted to use your camera.
This tiny fraction of faith buildings I’ve had the pleasure of visiting encompasses six religions. Each place is arresting in its own way, while they all have a shared mystique.
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- St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, Northern Ireland – Catholicism
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- Neasden Temple, London – Hinduism
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- Russian Orthodox Church, Gunnersbury, London
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- Greensted Church, Essex – Anglicanism
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- London Central Mosque – Islam
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- New West End Synagogue, London – Judaism
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- Pennyburn Chapel, Derry, Northern Ireland – Catholicism
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- Southwark Cathedral, London – Anglicanism
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- Neasden Temple – Hinduism
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- New West End Synagogue, London – Judaism
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- St Patrick’s Cathedral, Derry, Northern Ireland – Catholicism
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- London Central Mosque – Islam
