St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the biggest cathedral church of North America which has been designed according to the Neo-Gothic style. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in North America is the seat of the archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and is located at the merging point of 50th street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
The foundation stone for the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC was laid down in the year 1858, but the church opened for public purpose in the year 1879. The St. Patrick’s Cathedral has been serving the people for the past 150 years and this cathedral was the brainchild of Archbishop John Hughes. The cathedral was designed by James Renwick Jr. in the Gothic Revival style. The cathedral has undergone much renovation and restructuring ever since it has been built. For instance, the stained glass windows in the Lady Chapel were added during 1912-1930 and were made in England.
The music played at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York is planned and there are full-time musicians as well as guest choristers and musicians who are engaged in this work. The 150 years old Kilgen organ is played all year round and the cathedral also organizes various concerts and musical programs.
The Cathedral of St. Patrick’s is opened from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm on all weekdays. On weekends the church closes at 5.00 pm.
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