A Glorious Day at Kirkjubøholmur ...

Saint Magnus Cathedral began in the 13th century and stands in ruin on the islet of Kirkjubøholmur in the Faroe Island ... What a sight and site to behold on such a glorious day of these Faroese summer afternoons ... Its medieval history is so stunning to me! And to also visit the Roykstovan as part of Bishop's Palace covered with a traditional turf roof just made my day. Inside, I stood in awe of the 700 year-old splitlog edifice with its carved wooden doors of rams and early religious symbols to embellish the interior that is still used today as a Kirkjubøur residence that is now called the King's yeoman house. The then Diocese of the Faroe Islands was abolished at the rise of the Reformation and the cathedral was left to ruin. But thankfully, resortation of the holy site is now underway and I was pleased to see the beginning results of preserving the Faroes historic centre of great ecclesiastical and cultural significance ... Bravo!! Faithfully, Monty.