St. Bede Episcopal Chapel at the University of Miami

The Chapel of St. Bede the Venerable was built between 1958-1960.  The architect, Marion Manley, was the first woman architect in the State of Florida.  The Chapel is a marvelous example of MIMO (Miami Modern) architecture in vogue after World War II.

The Chapel was named for Bede, an English monk who lived ca, 673-735 AD. Bede wrote An Ecclesiastical History of the English People, and is considered to be the father of English history.  Because he was a scholar, having written over 60 books, he was considered a fitting patron for a college chapel.

The Chapel interior is characterized by its simplicity.  The large crucifix over the altar and the fourteen stations of the cross were all done by Haitian artist Pierre LaFontant in the late 1950's.  Because of the Chapel's fine acoustics, many music students use the Chapel for their recitals.

A side entrance just off the Chapel courtyard provides 24/7 access to folks wanting to come in to pray or to just have a moment of quiet.