FOUNDER of Methodism -- John Wesley, St. Paul's Churchyard, City of London, UK
N 51° 30.856 W 000° 05.910
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The statue of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, at the churchyard of St Paul's Cathedral in London
Waymark Code: WMTCXW
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/03/2016
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Anglican clergyman John Wesley heard the call to conversion to a new kind of religious faith in nearby Aldersgate. This statue to John Wesley stands in the northern churchyard of St Paul's Cathedral.
The statue stands on a plinth inscribed as follows:
"By Grace ye are saved through faith
JOHN WESLEY
Father of Methodism
1703-1791
Priest, Poet, Teacher of the Faith"
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