All Souls' Chapel (Prince Edward Island) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Souls' Chapel |
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Interior showing the altar and the sandstone arch
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| 46°14′02″N 63°07′58″W / 46.234008°N 63.132656°W | |
| Location | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Website | stpeter.org/chapel |
| History | |
| Status | Chapel |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Dedication | All Souls |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | William Critchlow Harris |
| Style | High Victorian Gothic |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
| Official name: All Souls Chapel National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | 1990 |
| Type: | City of Charlottetown Heritage Resource |
| Designated: | 1979 |
All Souls' Chapel is a beautiful old chapel. It is connected to St. Peter's Cathedral in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The chapel is made from local sandstone. It was built in a style called High Victorian Gothic. This means it has tall, pointed arches and detailed decorations. The chapel looks out over Rochford Square.
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History of All Souls' Chapel
All Souls' Chapel was built in 1888. It was created to remember Father George Hodgson. He was the first main priest of St. Peter's Cathedral. The chapel was designed by a famous church architect named William Critchlow Harris.
Art and Design Inside the Chapel
The chapel's walls have many paintings. These were done by William Harris's brother, Robert Harris. There are three round paintings by Robert Harris near the front of the altar. They show different scenes. One shows Christ breaking bread. Another shows the crucifixion of Christ. The third shows Christ giving the chalice to people.
The arched screen behind the altar is called a reredos. This design was typical of William Harris's work. It holds statues of Christ and his apostles. Christ stands in the middle. St. John and St. James are on his right. St. Peter is on his left. Other apostles, like St. Paul, are also shown.
Behind the altar cross is a special container called a tabernacle. It holds the Reserved Sacrament. To the right of the altar is a small table called a credence table. This is where the bread and wine are placed before the offering.
Around the walls of the sanctuary are more portraits. One is of St. Luke the Evangelist. It remembers Robert Harris. Another is of St. James the Just. This one remembers Canon James Simpson. He helped a lot with planning the chapel. The round painting above the reredos shows Christ going up to Heaven. This painting has been very special to people at the cathedral for many years.
The chapel was built by Lowe Brothers of Charlottetown. The beautiful wooden carvings were made by Messrs Whitlock and Doull.
Recognized as a Historic Site
In 1990, All Souls' Chapel was named a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is a very important place in Canadian history. A special plaque was put outside the chapel in July 1994 to mark this honor. The City of Charlottetown had already named it a heritage resource in 1979.
See also
In Spanish: Capilla All Souls para niños
- St. Peter's Cathedral (Charlottetown)
