All Saints Cathedral (Halifax, Nova Scotia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Church of All Saints |
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| 44°38′25.60″N 63°34′46.85″W / 44.6404444°N 63.5796806°W | |
| Location | 1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Membership | 300 families |
| Website | cathedralchurchofallsaints.com |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ralph Adams Cram |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1907 |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 255 feet |
| Width | 86 feet |
| Nave width | 58 feet |
| Height | 68 feet |
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| Diocese | Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island |
| Province | Canada |
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, often called All Saints Cathedral, is a large church in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Canada. This church is the main cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
It is special because this diocese has two main cathedrals. The other one is St. Peter's in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This is because the diocese covers two different Canadian provinces.
All Saints Cathedral is found on Cathedral Lane in the South End of the Halifax Peninsula. It was designed by Ralph Adams Cram, a famous architect. The building is made of stone and looks like a Gothic Revival church. It opened in 1910. The church is about 255 feet (78 m) long. Its main hall, called the nave, is 68 feet (21 m) high.
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History of All Saints Cathedral
Building the Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of All Saints was built to replace an older church. That church was called St. Luke's Pro Cathedral. It was sadly destroyed in 1905. The new cathedral was designed in a neo-gothic style. This means it looks like old European churches.
The construction of All Saints Cathedral began in 1907. It was mostly finished and opened in 1910. The original plans included a tall central tower. However, this tower was never built. Even without it, the church is very impressive.
Remembering World War I
Inside the Cathedral, you can see beautiful stained glass windows. These windows remember the brave men and women. They were from the Diocese and died during World War I. It is a way to honor their sacrifice.
Philip Bent and the Victoria Cross
The Cathedral also displays the sword of Philip Bent. He was born in Halifax. Philip Bent was a soldier who died in 1917. He was awarded the Victoria Cross. This is the highest award for bravery in the British military. He is the only person born in Halifax to receive this special medal.
Amazing Features of the Cathedral
The Grand Pipe Organ
The Cathedral has a very large and special pipe organ. It was first built in 1910 by Casavant Frères. This company is famous for making organs. In 1961, it was rebuilt by a British company.
In 2011, the organ got a big upgrade. Its control panel, called the console, was improved. Now it can save many different sound settings. It can also record music and play it back. A cool feature is that the console can be moved. This helps during concerts.
This organ has four keyboards and 75 different sounds. It is the largest organ east of Montreal. Many famous musicians from around the world have played it. It is used for church services and amazing concerts.
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St. Luke's Pro Cathedral, around 1890. All Saints was built to replace it.
See also
- Dean of Nova Scotia
- List of cathedrals in Canada
- List of highest church naves
- List of longest church buildings in the world
- List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia
