The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-03
THE PAssIONIsT TEMPLE.
TIE NEW MONASTERY CHURCH AT WET HOBO
KEN TO BE coNsEcRATED TOMORROW THE

TILE NEW MONASTERY CHURCH AT WET HOBO
KEN TO BE CONSOLIDATED TOMORROW
ORDER or PAssIoNIsTs.
Everybody who crosses the HUDSON must have
noticed the Lofty edlfce that looms above the
township OF West HoOoken, with its imposing tur-
rets and classic domes crowned with cleaning sym
nols OF the redemption. This gorgeous structure
has risen from the surrounding wilds within the
past lew years. and Is the nobest edince OF the
Passionist Fathers IN this country and the largest
In the state OF New Jersey. IL win be soemnly
conRcrated to the service OF God on sunday next
JuIs A. by the Right Rev. Bishop Corrigan, OF
Newark, under circumstances or greater pomp
IMAM has hitherto been witnessed IN CATHOLIC
temples or the neighborng state Arch
bishop Bayey, OF Baltimore; Bishop Lynch,
OF Oh1riesion Or, McGlynn, and a host or
prominent members OF the clergy and laity win
be present. Special musical services have been
arranged for the occasion, and the regular mon
astery choir will be augme nted by contlngents
from st. stephens and other churches. Twelve
instrumental performers are TO be stationed aoft
In the main cupola ana the symphonies there in
toned are expected to move with novel ana dra-
matte paniment to the work OF the main
choir After the dedicatory ceremonies a solemn
pontiGcal VIII be celebrated. In
the forenoon Bishop Lynch Will preach;
and another pulpit orator Is announced to
deliver a discourse in the afternoon. Many tenn
perance societies from New YORK, Brooklyn and
Jersey City, as wen as the members OF numerous
other civic ORGANIZATIONS, viii parade with music
and banners, in full regalia The application for
tickets OF admission to the church nave been very
numerous, and, should the weather prove
favorable the scene will be one OF
unusual splendor The labors which are
about to culminate IN tho pageant
.l,ta
past Twelve years ago three priests OF the
Order OF Passlonlsts, Fathers Victor Anthony
and John, set CUT nom tue headquarters OF tha5
society IN Pttsburg, intending TO establish a
branch house further East. The site Of toe pres-
emit structure was tnen marshy, unlnvitlng 6pot;
nevertheless The Fathers purchased there patch
OF sixteen acres. A temporary church, now known
as ''0Id ST. Maryis" was erected not far from the
present location. strangers were attracted by the
in1rm, and voluntary contributions poured IN Tor
the erection Of monastery After two years the
house south OF the church was built. Then COM
menced the work or erecung Church; but, as It
was proposed to raise temple which would sur
pass all Others ID the STATE, the labor was neavy
Archbishop Bayley then Bishop OF Newark Since
thal time the building has risen gradually with
lew lnternissions wnen the funds gave out.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH.
The church is named alter ST; Mchael the Arch.
angel, snd stands southwest Of Malone street and
breadth, and is built OF blue stone, with handsome
trimmings Of brown stone. The edI1ce fronts
side by square towers which rise abovs the NAN
building. They are surmounted by sem-eilipsoidal
iron ZONES, topped with large crosses OF copper,
plated with gold, reaching 10 height Of 1876 feet
Three bells have already been lifted into one or
these towers, and 1t Is expected TO add i've otaers
constituting chime OF great strength and beauty.
Near the opposite or western extremity of tue
building spacious dome towers to height OF 205
feet, Illuminated by eight windows of exquisite
finish and capped by circular window OF stained
glass represe ting the combat between 81. Michael
and the dragon. over this brilliant reflector VIII
throw rays OF gaslight downward to illuminate the
stained glass work and tint the paintings which
are lrescoed between the windows around the in
terror of the dome. These are represen tations OF
the great Greek and Latin doctors, saints Jerome.
Basil Gregory Nazenzen Augustine, Gregory
the Great Athanasus AMBROSE ana Bernardo
Near the 0ase OF the dome Is y circular enclosure
where an orchestra can be located Directly
beneath this q transept, ninety feet In width
crosses the church, dividing the sanctuary from
the main and side aisles. me main aisle is
seventy-hve feet in height. The two side aisles
ran parallel with It, but are not quite 40 nigh.
The alsles are separated by massive columns OF
brick whlch support me rool, aud contribute TO
the picturesqueness OF tbs interior. AT one end
OF the transept Is an altar dedicated TO ST. raul or
the Cross and at the other enc. one to s.. Michael
WITHIN The sanctuary at the western enc OF the
cnurch are three affairs. One OF the side affairs
viii be called the Altar OF ST. Joseph, and
the other that OF the Blessed Virgin. The sane
tu9ry IS TWENTY-FIVE feet deep, ana presents very
handsome appearance. The several affairs are
marvels OF workmanship and cost an Immense
sum OF money. The main altar, IN the centre, is
OF marble, relieved with numerous precious
cheruos on circles OF Egyptian marble. Over the
tabernacle is throne Tor the blessed sacrament
supported by six alabaster pillars and covered
Win a dome. Tne affairs are ali built after the
Roman pattern-indeed, the materials Of some
OF taem came from Rome. The interior OF
appearance The walls, tue columns and the cor
nice are painted in imitation OF marble. The floor
OF the main aisle Is oil marble. The windows, with
gotnlc tops, are elegantly disposed. At the front
extremity Is a gallery for tn choir communicate
ing win m mus rooms IA me towers before men.
the base OF the come are figures OF tue
four Evangelists, painted bT slgnor Bragari, the
1avorite arEst or Dom Pedro, OF Brazil A
painting OF the "Cruc1xlonn is being executed
for the spaces behind the main altar. Other works
OF art are In process or execution for the adorn-
ment OF the int ior. Statues OF the APOSTLES rest
ing on pedestals are ranged around the centre
aisle. Beneath the church proper Is a basement
chapel leading into subterraneau corridors
which again open into vaults, wherein are TO DE
deposited the remains OF deceased members OF
oil the church, and VIII be used Tor
steam heaters. The monastery, when Is In the
or the church, IL large three story structure
OF bluestone, WITHIN wHose walls reside the
monks and students The entire cost OF putting
up botn buildings will reach 100000. me mon
astery chapel and library are well worthy OF men.
ton. The marshy tract surrounding the struc-
lures Is now garden smiling vita fruits and
OBJECTS OF THE ORDER.
The Order OF Pass onists mas for lis special OBJ
tect the promotion among Christians OF devotion
10 the Passion OF Christ IL was founded toward
the close or the last century by st. PAU OF the
Gross who was born q the same time as Voltaire'
The priests OF the order lead a life OF great aus
terlty, giving missions constantly and being COM
PEELED TO rise from sleep az two O'Clock every
morning to chant tne mathis. They wear
sandals and carry emblazoned on the
breasts OF their gowns circle, with tRe
inscription "rne Passion OF Jesus UhrsL1 An
enlarged represen tatlon of this been chselled
by the artist above the doors OF the main en-
trance, which doors, by the way, are of vast size
opening both IN ana out, and adOrding easy egress
in case OF panic There are houses and churches
OF the PassioRists in PltsDurg. Baltimore, Cincin-
natl Buffalo and Dunkirk. IL Is believed Oy many
persons that cures bordering on the miraculous
have been Effected by these men on SICK and IN
firm persons. As many as 100 patients have Wis
tied the West Hoboken monastery In q single day.
THE PERUVIAN GUANO TRADE.