Church Museum

Launched in 1985, the Church Museum, together with the Holy Chamber, contains the largest collection of religious art in Asturias. Access to both spaces is from inside Oviedo Cathedral, and they form a collection of art that reflects the history of Asturias, bringing together some of the most outstanding Asturian emblems. The internal layout of the Church Museum pedagogically guides the viewer towards a better understanding of the Christian message.

This project is developed along a foyer and seven rooms, each of which has a biblical text that tries to highlight the fundamental message of the exhibits:

• Foyer: "In the beginning..." Presents a highly abridged synthesis of the mystery of salvation.
• Room I: "Call and the Way" Invitation to the Christian to follow in the footsteps of Christ.
• Room II: "Under the sign of the Cross" Representation of the symbols of the Church.
• Room III: "With Mary, the Mother of Jesus" Aims to highlight the role of Mary associated with the work of redemption.
• Room IV: "The Bread that gives life" The mystery of the Eucharist is highlighted.
• Room V: "In Ecclesia sancta" It emphasises the mystery of the Church in the holiness of Christ the Redeemer.
• Room VI: "Participating in the Passion of Christ" All the objects develop the meaning of the Passion.
• Room VII: "Praise the Lord, O heavens and earth" Through various sacred objects, reliquaries and various objects of divine worship and popular piety, the idea of praise and sacred rites celebrated by the Church in its earthly stage is highlighted.

In short, the message of the Museum is as follows: Man, redeemed by Christ, walks under the sign of the Cross, with Mary the Mother of the Saviour, nourished with the Bread that gives life, in the Holy Church, sharing the Passion of the Lord and proclaiming the praises of God. In the Holy Chamber are kept very valuable treasures such as: the Cross of the Angels, the Cross of Victory, the Box of Agates, the Holy Ark and the Holy Shroud, among others.