Christ Church Cathedral (Nashville, Tennessee) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church Cathedral |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | ECUSA |
| Province | IV (Southeast) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Leadership | Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee Bishop: John C. Bauerschmidt, Bishop of Tennessee Dean: Serena Sides |
| Location | |
| Location | 900 Broadway Nashville, TN, USA |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Francis Kimball (Main building) Russell E. Hart (Tower) |
| Architectural type | Parish church |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1894 (Main building) 1947 (Tower) |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | South |
| Materials | Sandstone |
| Website | |
| http://www.christcathedral.org | |
Christ Church Cathedral is a special church located in Nashville, Tennessee. It's the main church, called a cathedral, for the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. This means it's an important center for the Episcopal Church in the United States. The church community started way back in 1829. It officially became a cathedral in 1997.
Music and Services
The Cathedral Choir at Christ Church is well-known for its music. The Nashville Scene newspaper has even called it the "Best Church Music" in Nashville. This choir sings during Sunday services and at other special events throughout the year.
Daily Worship and Special Events
Besides four Sunday services, the cathedral also holds daily prayers. These include Morning Prayer and daily celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist is another name for Holy Communion.
Throughout the year, the cathedral hosts other special services. These often include Choral Evensong, which is an evening prayer service with singing. They also celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. During this event, people bring their pets to be blessed. Another special day is the Feast of St. Nicholas.
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