Wooden Lectern - St. George's Church - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Wooden Church Artefacts on Waymarking.com

This beautifully carved wooden lectern is located at the front of the church to the right of the altar. The bible or any other religious book rests on the spread wings of an eagle. The eagle is the symbol used to represent the apostle John the author of the fourth gospel. Eagle lecterns are often found in Anglican churches.

St. George’s Anglican Church is valued as the oldest Anglican Church in Cape Breton; the oldest building in Sydney; for the property’s long history; and as a representation of the important role its parish council played in colonial Cape Breton. Many of Sydney's early and prominent citizens are buried in its cemetery. The stone Gothic Revival style church, built between 1785 and 1791, is a local landmark. St George’s architecture is a simple, clean expression of dignity and solidness.

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Relevant website: [Web Link] Times available for viewing: Usually open when cruise ships are in port Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: None Approximate age of artefact (Year): Not listed

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