Holy Cross Priory, Leicester, Dominican church building in Leicester, England
Holy Cross Priory is a Catholic parish church built from stone with Gothic architectural elements and transepts located along New Walk in Leicester. The structure features traditional religious design and creates a dignified space for worship and prayer.
Dominican friars established their first community in Leicester during 1247. After centuries away, the current building was constructed in 1882, reviving the religious presence at this location.
The priory serves as a gathering place for prayer and reflection within the local community. Visitors come to find quiet spaces and connect with others who share their faith, particularly students and hospital patients from Leicester.
The building offers daily services with additional religious ceremonies on weekends and confession available at specific times during the week. Visitors should dress modestly and respect the quiet atmosphere during worship.
Inside the church sits an organ built in 1880 by William Ebenezer Richardson, originally installed in another church and later moved to this location. This instrument carries history from a different part of England before arriving here.
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