St Patrick's Church, Soho Square facts for kids
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St Patrick's Church is a big Roman Catholic church located in Soho Square, London. People sometimes call it "St Pat's." It first opened as a small chapel on September 29, 1792. This was an important time because it was one of the first Catholic buildings allowed in Great Britain after a period called the Reformation.
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History of St Patrick's Church
The church building you see today was constructed between 1891 and 1893. It was designed by an architect named John Kelly from Leeds. This new, larger church replaced an older, smaller chapel. That first chapel was built in the 1790s by Father Arthur O'Leary.
What the Church Looks Like
St Patrick's Church has an interesting, long shape. This is because of the limited space available when it was built. The church is made of bricks and has a bell-tower. It is considered a very important historical building, known as "Grade II* listed."
The main entrance of the church has a grand porch that looks like old Roman buildings. It features tall, decorative columns called Corinthian columns. Above the entrance, there is a special message written in Latin: "VT CHRISTIANI ITA ET ROMANI SITIS." This means "Be ye Christians as those of the Roman Church." It is a famous quote from the writings of Saint Patrick, who the church is named after.
Recent Renovations
The church was closed for a big renovation and update project. This work happened between February 28, 2010, and May 31, 2011. While the church was being worked on, services were held at a nearby place called the Chapel of St Barnabas.
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Interior of St Patrick's Church before its renovation
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The church's interior after the renovation
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The entrance leading into the main part of the church
Further reading
- Marcantonio, Alfredo. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church: Soho Square (2021)
