Rosslyn Chapel

The chapel was founded in 1446 by William St. Clair as the Collegiate Church of St. Matthew, the Chapel took 40 years to build. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its stonework have attracted, inspired and intrigued artists and visitors ever since.

This column was carved by an apprentice to the main stone cutter. He was trying to make a large scale of a smaller
sculpture that the builder had brought back. The sculpture went to see the original while the apprentice carved away. When the stone cutter returned he was so jealous of the beautiful work, he killed the apprentice.

You could spend days trying to READ the sculptures that are everywhere. Such a beautiful Chapel.

The intricate carvings tell so many stories. This is but one of the 7 deadly sins. This appears to be ENVY.

When Seth (Adam's son) went back to the Garden of Eden 

he was given 3 seeds. He was told to give these to Adam. 

By the time he returned, Adam had passed and he put the 3

seeds on Adam's lips. They sprouted to green vines and grew 

around his head. Not to worry if you don't remember 

reading this in the scriptures.

These young people dressed in period clothing, were actually there today telling us the story of 

Rosslyn Chapel.