Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew (Honolulu) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew's Cathedral |
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| The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew | |
St. Andrew's Cathedral from Queen Emma Street
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| Location | 229 Queen Emma Square Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Andrew the Apostle |
| Consecrated | March 9, 1902 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | William Slater, Richard Carpenter |
| Style | French Gothic/Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | March 5, 1867 |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 8 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Hawaii |
| Province | VIII |
The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, often called St. Andrew's Cathedral, is a special church in Honolulu, Hawaii. It belongs to the Episcopal Church in the United States. This beautiful cathedral is where the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii leads services. It's also connected to St. Andrew's Schools, which includes a girls' school, a preschool, and a boys' elementary school.
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A Royal Dream: Building St. Andrew's Cathedral
The idea for St. Andrew's Cathedral came from Kamehameha IV and his wife, Queen Emma. They were deeply religious and wanted a church in Hawaii that followed the traditions of the Church of England. They were good friends with Queen Victoria of England.
In 1862, at their request, Thomas Nettleship Staley became the first bishop. King Kamehameha IV then decided to build this special church. Sadly, the king passed away on the feast day of Saint Andrew in 1863, before construction could begin.
Starting Construction
Kamehameha V, the king's brother, continued the project. He laid the first stone on March 5, 1867, honoring his late brother. The cathedral was designed by architects William Slater and R. H. Carpenter from London. Their main assistant, Benjamin Ingelow, oversaw the building work.
Unique Design and Features
St. Andrew's Cathedral was built in the French Gothic style. What's really cool is that many parts of the building were made in England and then shipped in pieces to Hawaii!
The front of the cathedral has a huge stained glass window. It goes from the floor all the way up to the roof. This window shows the European explorers who visited the Hawaiian islands.
St. Andrew's Cathedral is one of only a few cathedrals in Hawaii. It is located on Queen Emma Street, between Beretania Street and Queen Emma Square. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Oahu on July 2, 1973. This means it's recognized as an important historic site.
The Bells of St. Andrew's
The Mackintosh Tower, finished in 1912, holds a set of eight bells. These bells are used for something called change ringing. This is a special way of ringing bells in a pattern, and this tower is the westernmost place in the world where you can find bells set up for this!
A Journey for the Bells
The bells themselves are even older than the cathedral! They originally came from St. Alkmund's Church in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. They were made in 1812 by a bell-maker named John Briant. For many years, they weren't rung because of problems with their old church building.
In 1972, the bells were put up for sale. Then, in 1990, they were moved to a company called John Taylor & Co. Here, they were cleaned up and retuned to sound perfect. At the request of the person who donated them, the bells were also engraved with the names of the Hawaiian monarchs. They were finally installed in St. Andrew's Cathedral in 1991.
Gallery
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View of St. Andrew's statue, pool, olive trees, and front entrance
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Exterior of nave, showing stonework from successive extensions
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Interior of nave, with fans in pews
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Bell tower
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Stained glass over front door, with Jesus on a surfboard at top left
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Stained glass with King Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma, Bishop Thomas N. Staley, and Sanford B. Dole
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