St. Uriel's Episcopal Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Uriel's Episcopal Church |
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| Church of Saint Uriel the Archangel | |
The church in 1900–1910s
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| 40°7′55.9″N 74°2′4.6″W / 40.132194°N 74.034611°W | |
| Location | Sea Girt, Monmouth, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | Uriel the Archangel |
| Consecrated | July 25, 1907 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Queen Anne Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1903 |
| Completed | before 1920 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | New Jersey |
| Province | Province II |
St. Uriel's Episcopal Church is a special church located in Sea Girt, New Jersey. It is also known as the Church of St. Uriel the Archangel. This church is part of the Episcopal Church in the United States.
The Episcopal Church is a Christian church that is part of the larger Anglican Communion. The Anglican Communion is a worldwide family of churches. St. Uriel's follows a tradition called Anglo-Catholicism. This means it has some practices that are similar to the Roman Catholic Church, but it is still part of the Anglican family.
About Saint Uriel
St. Uriel's Episcopal Church is named after Saint Uriel the Archangel. An archangel is a very important angel in many religions. Uriel is one of the few angels mentioned in some religious texts.
For a long time, St. Uriel's in Sea Girt was the only Anglican church in the world named after Archangel Uriel. Today, it is still the only Episcopal church in the United States with this unique name.
Church History and Dedication
The church was officially dedicated on July 25, 1907. This was an important day for the community. The building itself was started in 1903. It was completed before 1920.
The church building has a special look called Queen Anne Revival style. This style was popular around the time the church was built. It often includes interesting shapes and details.
Special Banner
In 1958, a special banner was made for the church. It was created by the Sisters of Bethany. The Sisters of Bethany are a group of religious women. This banner was dedicated at the church, making it a unique part of their worship.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Episcopal de San Uriel Arcángel para niños
