Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - Providence, Rhode Island
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Constructed of Connecticut Brownstone, The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island, was consecrated on June 30, 1889. It serves the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence as the Mother Church and seat of the Bishop of Providence.
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Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2022
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A large block of Kilkenny marble was laid as the cornerstone for the
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island, on Thanksgiving Day, 1878. The Cathedral was consecrated on Sunday, June 30, 1889, when work on the building was complete after more than a decade.
Designed with a blend of French Gothic form and Romanesque detail by architect Patrick C. Keely, it is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Providence. The structure is 120 feet wide with twin towers, each 156 feet tall, on the north side. It is constructed of Connecticut Brownstone, the most popular of the Victorian period. There are four bells in the west tower and they are named for the Four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The great circular stained glass window over the main alter presents thirteen scenes of the Passion and death of Christ. Its dominant color is red. The west rose window presents scenes from the life of Our Lady and blue is the main color. Windows on the sides of the building are filled antique Munich glass. Those along the east show God and the Old Testament while those on the west feature the life of Jesus and the New Testament.
Sources:
The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Wikipedia
Providence Preservation Society