Cathedral of the Incarnation (Garden City, New York) facts for kids
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Cathedral of the Incarnation (Garden City, New York)
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in New York
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| Location | Garden City, New York |
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| Built | 1871 |
| Architect | John Kellum, Henry G. Harrison |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Part of | A. T. Stewart Era Buildings |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001864 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1978 |
The Cathedral of the Incarnation is a beautiful Episcopal cathedral located in Garden City, New York. An Episcopal cathedral is the main church for a group of churches in a specific area. This one is the "seat" (or main church) for the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
This cathedral is very unique. It was built to remember Alexander Turney Stewart, a famous businessman. It is the only cathedral in the United States that was paid for by just one person. It is also the only one built in memory of a single individual. The building itself is a great example of Gothic Revival architecture, a style that looks like old European churches.
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A Place for Music
The Cathedral of the Incarnation is well-known for its amazing music program. Canon Lawrence Tremsky leads the music here.
Choirs with History
The cathedral has a long history of choirs. The Men & Boys Choir started way back in the 1800s. This choir was so important that a train station was built nearby. This helped the boys travel from their homes in Brooklyn or Manhattan for rehearsals and church services.
In the 1930s, the cathedral started something new. They formed the first American cathedral girls' choir. This group was called the Schola Cantorum.
What the Choirs Sing
Today, both choirs sing many different kinds of music. They perform everything from very old church songs (called plainsong) to modern pieces. The music is chosen carefully to match the themes of the church season.
Special Music Services
On the first Sunday of each month, the cathedral holds a special service called Evensong. This is a traditional English church service with beautiful singing. It includes songs like Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, plus other special hymns.
Around Christmas, the cathedral has traditional "Lessons & Carols" services. These services combine Bible readings with Christmas carols. They are held one or two Sundays before Christmas.
Stained Glass and Art
The cathedral is also famous for its stunning stained glass windows. It also has beautiful icons, which are special religious artworks. One important piece is a large mural icon of Christ Pantokrator. This artwork was created by an American artist named Guillermo Esparza. It is a permanent part of the cathedral.
The Organ
A new organ was built for the cathedral in 1986. This was done by a company called Casavant Frères Limitée. It marked 110 years since A. T. Stewart passed away.
Visiting the Cathedral
You can visit the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Tours can be arranged if you ask for them. The cathedral is also open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday.
Church Services
The cathedral holds many services throughout the week.
- Noon services are held Tuesday through Thursday.
- On Sundays, there is an 8:00 AM Traditional Mass.
- A Family Mass is held at 9:15 AM. In the summer, this service is held outdoors under a tent. It is even pet-friendly!
- The 11:15 AM Choral Eucharist features music sung by the cathedral choirs. During the summer, this service is a 10:00 AM Sung Mass.
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