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Hidden amongst Belfast’s streets lies a true architectural gem, St Malachy’s modest red-brick exterior gives little hint of the richly ornate interior within, a striking contrast that delights all who step inside.

The church has a history which goes back over 900 years and there is a suggestion that it occupies a burial mound from the pre Christian era. This is a holy place where generations of worshippers have felt drawn to God.

Step off Belfasts busy streets into a timeless place of prayer to explore its history and enjoy quiet moments of reflection in this beautiful place.

St Esprit is a grade ll* listed church that was substantially rebuild in the 1890s, one of the more unusual features is the wall mounted zinc plates that are around the church.

The first church was built on this site in 1815 and was the second Catholic church built since the Reformation in the city of Belfast.

‘Standing amidst its beautiful ‘God’s Acre’ where the memorials of the sleeping dead relieve the beautiful sylvan nature of the scene, and amidst typical Worcestershire scenery, few churches can boast of such lovely attributes of beauty' : Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Weekly Messenger, August 1895.

Step into St Mary’s, an oasis of calm amidst Belfast's bustling streets.

A beautiful and historic parish church in north Belfast.

A 13th century church with an angel roof and medieval door.

Externally a particularly handsome medieval church with full square tower with fine double bell openings, all dating from around 1300.