Orkney - Italian Chapel

Thanks for your kind feedback John.

Great shots, John! It really is amazing the things of beauty that can come out of such troubled times.

Thanks Rick. It sure is a great example of the human spirit in terrible times.

Yeah, I really like the second shot. Its almost like the whole shot is a painting.

Thanks futura.

that's a gorgeous place to pray. lovely shots
I love the hut which was used
wonderful what can be done , inside and out

is it standing room only (no seats)
and is it used today at all?

Good work John. I like them all, but especially No2.

Thanks Marie and JD.

There's more information in th Orcadian newspaper such as this article on Sixty years on - a symbol of peace stands the test of time from 2002. One of the Italian prisoners was Domenico Chiocchetti who even stayed on after the war to ensure the chapel's completion. There was a memorial service held in the chapel in 1999 when Chiocchetti died, but I don't know if there are routine services held at the moment. I was near the entrance when I took shot #2, and I there wasn't rows of pews or anything like that.

Great shots. Beautiful church. I am impressed.

Thanks for your comments Julio.

Beautiful images, John.
I really must get over there soon. Just need to convince my wife that boats are safe!!

Beautiful building, beautiful shots. The interior shots are wonderful. Nicely done.

Thanks weemannie. Orkney is a really nice place to visit, and there's plenty to photograph. I even took the 45 mins scheduled flight from Kirkwall around the islands and back. I was sitting in the co-pilot's seat and snapping away for all I was worth.

Thanks Sandy.

Thanks for the article, John. It's fascinating to find out the history behind the images we see on these forums.