The 🔔 sound of peace in the centre🕊
Introduction
The sound of the bells echoes every day at Mass time. If the weather is good, it can be heard over a wide area of the city. You can hear it from next stations, the Imperial Palace and the National Stadium.
Two bells ring at Mass on the Lord's Day, and all three bells (large, medium and small) on Church feasts. Each bell has its own name. But... why "the sound of peace" ?
1. The bells were made from weapons
The bell was a gift from Germany and is known as the "Peace Bell". The metal used to make the bells was originally German tanks and cannons used in the Second World War. Yes, they were weapons of war. The Yotsuya bell was recast and given a new life. It is a symbol of hope and peace. The bell is also a prayer for peace itself. For many people who live in the city centre... the sound of the bell... May your prayers be heard🙏
2. Belfry
Originally it was 41.8m high. However, during the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the upper metal part of the cross hung down. Now it has a lighter and more compact aluminium cross. The present belfry stands in the same position as the old one. The belfry has the same three bells as in the old belfry.
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3. Name of the bell
Bell of St. Ignatius Photo
Meaning: Sophia = ΣΟΦΙΑ. Greek word. 'God's wisdom'.
Large: Bell of St. Ignatius
Medium: Bell of the seat of Sophia
Small: St. Teresa's bell
4. Bell ringing time
Old St.Ignatius Church Photo
Weekdays: 7:00am,12:00PM,6:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM,8:30AM,10:00AM,12:00PM,1:30PM ,5:50PM
