Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - Quebec City, QC, Canada
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The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is an Anglican cathedral located at 31 Rue des Jardins, Ville de Québec, PQ, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMXE2Z
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 01/01/2018
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The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Quebec which was founded in 1793. Its first bishop, Dr. Jacob Mountain initiated the construction of the cathedral. The structure was designed by military officers William Robe and William Hall and was built between 1800 and 1804. the cathedral was consecrated on August 28, 1804. It was the first Anglican cathedral to be built outside of the British Isles.
Worship services:
Thursday at 12:00pm – Noon Eucharist (in English)
Sunday at 9:30am – Paroisse de Tous les Saints (service in French)
Sunday at 11:00am – Choral Eucharist – Parish of Quebec (service in English)
An historical marker on the grounds of the cathedral describes it's architecture and history. It is written in French and English. The English version is inscribed:
Built between 1800 and 1804, this refined example of Palladian
architecture heralded the introduction of British classicism
to Quebec City. Designed by Major William Robe and Captain
William Hall of the Royal Artillery, the Anglican cathedral
was adapted from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, and features
a rectangular plan and tripartite nave with lateral galleries.
Decorative elements inspired by the works of Italian architects
Andrea Palladio include the pediment, arcade and Ionic
pilasters. Seen as innovations in the period, these features
strongly influenced subsequent architecture in the city.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Government of Canada
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