Completed in 2012 (Roof Complete),it still looks brand new.
The Restoration of St. John's Cathedral
The story of saving a historic and much beloved Cathedral.
St John's Anglican Cathedral
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Stained Glass Windows
There are three Stained-Glass
Windows over the High Altar in the Sanctuary.
Window to the North |
Central East window |
The central east window portrays in coloured glass the Crucifixion of Our Lord with the Blessed Mary on one side and the Apostle St. John the Divine on the other. Underneath it is the following inscription:
"This window is placed by a few friends with respect and affection to the Memory of the Right Reverend D. G. Davis, first Bishop of Antigua."
Window to the South |
..........whilst on the window to the south the Arms of the Diocese are impaled with those of the first Bishop.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Stained Glass Window Restoration
The stained glass windows have been removed and will be sent overseas for cleaning and repair. The restoration of this impressive and inspiring part of the Cathedral has been funded by our dear friends at the Mill Reef Fund.(click here) The Mill Reef Fund is one of the oldest contributors to the Restoration.
Here are the windows prior to their removal.
(click on all the pictures for a close up)
They will return and be reinstalled in three months.
Here are the windows prior to their removal.
(click on all the pictures for a close up)
Arms of the Diocese |
Crucifixion of Our Lord |
Arms of the Diocese impaled with those of the first Bishop |
The first windows are removed |
Window pane removal |
Some panes were so broken and weak we had to tape them for shipping |
Center pane of the center window showing cracks |
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
The Brass Candelabrum - restored to its original form
The Candelabrum has been restored to how it may have appeared between 1740 and 1886.
See its history here. The Brass Candelabrum
Its journey of restoration here. Brass Candelabrum - New Arms
Messages from the past
Brass Candelabrum - Restored
Candelabrum today |
Candelabrum Prior to the Cathedral closure in 2009 |
Candelabrum lit |
Its journey of restoration here. Brass Candelabrum - New Arms
Messages from the past
Brass Candelabrum - Restored
Monday, June 25, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Chapel and Ground Floor Pew Boards Completed
The Ground Floor pew boards, Blessed Sacrament and Memorial Chapel floors have been completed. The pews have been brought in and stored on the ground floor level so I did not get a good shot of the completed floor boards in the nave.
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