Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Castries, Saint Lucia
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N 14° 00.693 W 060° 59.244
20P E 717371 N 1549928
Holy Trinity Anglican Church is located at Trinity Church Road, Castries, Saint Lucia.
Waymark Code: WM1275J
Location: Saint Lucia
Date Posted: 03/18/2020
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The Holy Trinity Anglican Church is part of the Anglican Diocese of the Windward Islands which is one of eight dioceses within the Province of the West Indies. Anglicanism was introduced to Saint Lucia when the British took control during the 18th century. In 1783 religious freedom was granted to the island.
Construction of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church began in 1830 and completed in 1832. The present church was built in 1894 to a design by architect S.T. Wenbork.
The cornerstone is inscribed:
THIS STONE
Was Laid To The Glory Of God
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
Sir Charles Bruce K.C.M.C.
GOVERNOR OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
ON NOV. 25th 1894
Rev J.R. Bascom
Incumbent
S.T. Wenbork
Architect
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 11/25/1894
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:00 AM
Street address of Church: Trinity Church Road Castris, Saint Lucia
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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