Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2025 NE Cruise - Québec City, Dead Bishop on Bier

Just off the rear end of the sanctuary was this sarcophagus with presumably a dead guy inside.  The shepherd's staff indicates a church leader who supposedly shepherded the flock under his care.  The hat makes it appear that he was a bishop.  High-level stuff, but seems the ones in England look a little bit better.

It was very dark in that portion of the sanctuary, so had a great deal of trouble holding the Bigger Cahoona still enough to get a halfway decent focus.  This pic only was rendered blogworthy after extensive sharpening, and brightening, in Photoshop.

Monday, June 1, 2026

2025 NE Cruise - Québec City, Opulence in Church


Not sure what this is used for, as it's elevated and has a halo thing up top right in the middle of the congregation.  Does this elevate the stature of the one standing there?  Seems that opulence is an oxymoron in a place that supposedly preaches humility and compassion for the poor...