Dennis Lennox

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  Dec 24, 2017

  Hidden Away From the Hustle and Bustle of New York Is This Amazing Church

  It was a few days before Christmas and I found myself in the heart of Manhattan along New York's famous 5th Avenue.

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  Dec 17, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Malaysian Church That Could Be in the English Countryside

  Malaysia isn't a country one associates with old churches. Yet, as a past installment of this column detailed, Malaysia is home to a surprising number of interesting churches — Anglican and Roman Catholic alike.

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  Dec 10, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: A Bastion of Catholicism in Anglican London

  Pre-Reformation England was one of the most pious Roman Catholic countries. So much so it is widely reported that more English churches were dedicated to Mary than in France, Italy or Spain, the countries more commonly associated with Catholicism.

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  Dec 3, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Medieval Imitation Where Danes Worship in London

  At first glance, the Danish Church, part of the Danske Sømands- og Udlandskirker (Danish Seamen's Church and Church Abroad), looks old. However, the medieval-looking architecture is actually 19th century.

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  Nov 26, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Off the Tourist Trail, London's Little-Known Churches Await Your Discovery

  Hidden away on a handsome side street in London's upscale Marylebone neighborhood is a little piece of Sweden.

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  Nov 19, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Ignore Government Travel Warning, Christmas in Europe Is Safe

  The U.S. Department of State is warning Americans about the risk of terrorism when going to Europe at Christmas. While all travelers should exercise caution no matter where they go the reality is that Europe remains perfectly safe.

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  Nov 12, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: Discovering History Among the Pews

  The old church you drive by every day is probably one of the most historic buildings in town.

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  Nov 5, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Cathedral That Remains a Church First and Tourist Attraction Second

  An increasing number of old churches are closing up as congregations dwindle. Some become microbreweries or even mosques. Meanwhile, an increasing number of cathedrals rely on tourists to keep the doors open. Yet, there's one historic cathedral that remains a vibrant house of worship.

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  Oct 29, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: The Church That Doesn't Want You to Take Pictures of It

  In the five years that I've been addicted to visiting churches it's rare that an old church doesn't welcome visitors. I was taken aback when on a recent trip to Malaysia I was turned away at the doors of the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

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  Oct 22, 2017

  Spires and Crosses: A Medieval Cathedral on a Scottish Island Better Known for Its Viking Past

  Most tourists come to Orkney's Mainland, as the major island in this archipelago off the Scottish northern coast is called, in search of nature and wildlife or to learn about the rich Norse heritage of islands that weren't part of Scotland until the late 15th century.