Church of Our Lady

Our Lady's Church is a beautiful Grade II listed building in the heart of Warwickshire. It is a hidden gem with simply stunning stained glass created by Fr Dom Charles Norris OSB and a team of Benedictine monks. The magnificently modern Church was created during the 1960's in response to liturgical changes from the Second Vatican Council. This is reflected in the interior with a highly modernist aesthetic, with a central plan and raised sanctuary.

The Clerestory and Ground-Floor Chapels are brilliantly embellished with a stunning expanse of brightly coloured abstract and figurative dalle-de-verre, which means ‘flagstones of glass'. The wonderful windows form part of the worship, with a connection between depiction and devotion throughout the Church. The main themes of Our Lady’s Church are the movement of the Spirit, Creation, and God’s presence across the whole of sacred history. Another important recurrent motif is the symbol of the Alpha and Omega. The biblical word that the glass is based upon is expressed through a unified glazing scheme of colour throughout the Church. So come and see the glass that glows! Guided tours will be available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

14:00-16:00

Sunday 08 September:

14:00-16:00

Location & directions

Church of Our Lady, Valley Road, Lillington, Leamington, Warwickshire, CV32 7SJ

Directions:

Our Lady's Church is located between the library and the new Health Centre. Website about the church's art and architecture - https://sites.google.com/view/stainedglassourladyslillington/

Contact on day:

Rose on 07484127253

Telephone number:

+447484127253

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

All are welcome to our Sunday family mass (at 9.15am) with music led by the choir.

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