Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Miami) facts for kids
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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 Location in Miami
Location in Florida
Location in the United States
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| Location | Miami, Florida |
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| Built | 1925 |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000945 |
| Added to NRHP | October 10, 1980 |
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is a very important church in Miami, Florida. It is the main church, or "cathedral," for the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. You can find it on North Bayshore Drive, close to the Venetian Causeway and the Carnival Center. Its address is 464 NE 16th Street, Miami. Because of its special history and design, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1980. This means it is a protected historic site.
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History of Trinity Cathedral
Trinity Cathedral is the oldest church within Miami's original city area. It was started on June 12, 1896, by Bishop William Crane Gray. This was even before Miami officially became a city!
In 1904, the church became strong enough to support itself. It was then called a "parish." The first church building was made of wood. In 1912, a much bigger stone church was built in its place. It looked a lot like St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Key West.
Building the New Cathedral
Around 1923, Miami was experiencing a huge building boom. The church needed an even larger space. So, the congregation bought land at NE Bayshore Drive and 15th Street. They planned to build a church big enough for 1,100 people.
Miami architect Harold Hastings Mundy designed the new church. Construction finished in July 1925. The building's design was inspired by an old Roman Catholic church in France. Mundy mixed different styles like Romanesque, Byzantine, and Italianate. This gave the church a unique "Mediterranean" look.
After the building boom ended in 1927, the church had a large debt. It took almost 20 years of hard work to pay it off, finally finishing in 1946.
Inside the Cathedral
The inside of Trinity Cathedral is truly amazing. It has many beautiful mosaics. These are pictures made from tiny pieces of colored glass or stone. The mosaics show scenes like the six days of creation and angels. There are also stained glass windows. These windows tell stories from the life of Jesus and the Old Testament. They also show miracles, songs, and important saints.
The cathedral's interior is also special for music. Sounds echo for more than four seconds inside. This makes the church's large pipe organ sound incredible. It is known as one of the best places for music.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1970, Trinity Church became the official cathedral for the new Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. This means it is where the bishop's special chair, called the "cathedra," is located. Ten years later, in 1980, the U.S. government recognized its importance. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and history.
Service Schedule
Trinity Cathedral holds regular services for its community.
Sunday Services
- 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist (Communion), Rite I
- 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist (Communion), Rite II with music
- 12:15 pm - Santa Misa (Holy Eucharist in Spanish)
Weekday Services
- 12:05 pm - Holy Eucharist in All Saints Chapel
See also
In Spanish: Catedral Episcopal de la Trinidad (Miami) para niños
