Saint Annes - Belfast Northern Ireland
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St. Anne's Cathedral is built on the site of St. Anne's Church- Belfast's first Church of Ireland Parish. St. Anne's Church existed from 1776 (foundation stone having been laid in 1774) until 1903, when it was demolished.
Waymark Code: WM3FQ5
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
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The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid by the Countess of Shaftesbury in 1899. Excellent glass mosaics and Irish marble. Largest Celtic Cross in Ireland.
The old Georgian style Parish Church gradually became overshadowed by the Hiberno-Romanesque style of the Nave of the new "Cathedral of Belfast" which grew up round its walls. The West Front as it is today was not completed, however, until 1927, serving as a memorial to all those who fought and died in World War I. The Cathedral was built in stages, and the final section comprising the North Transept was only completed in 1981.
A memorial service for those who lost their lives on Titanic was held here soon after the sinking. The packed congregation included members of Thomas Andrews’ family.
Address:
Donegall Street
Belfast
Co Antrim
Religious affiliation: Church of Ireland
Date founded or constructed: 1774/01/01
Web site: [Web Link]
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