The 'New' Roof

Completed in 2012 (Roof Complete),it still looks brand new.

Stained Glass Windows

There are three Stained-Glass Windows over the High Altar in the Sanctuary. 

Window to the North

 On the window to the north are the Arms of the Diocese.......

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. 

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)

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

They will return and be reinstalled in three months.

The Brass Candelabrum - restored to its original form

The Candelabrum has been restored to how it may have appeared between 1740 and 1886.

Candelabrum today

Candelabrum Prior to the Cathedral closure in 2009

Candelabrum lit

 See its history here. The Brass Candelabrum


Its journey of restoration here. Brass Candelabrum - New Arms

Messages from the past

Brass Candelabrum - Restored

Let there be Light

Chandeliers, Candelabrum, Brass Lanterns

Cathedral Nave

Brass Lantern

Chandelier

Candelabrum

Update 2017 - 2018

2017

2018

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.

Ground Floor Pew Boards

We have begun to install the pew boards.  These are the battens to which we will nail the new pew boards.

Shining a light on Autism

Light It Up Blue

On 2 April, we lit the Cathedral blue.  Even though we are under Restoration, we wanted to make a contribution to this global campaign.

More Blessed Help

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George.  They have contributed over $100,000.00 EC dollars to the Restoration with the promise of more to come.  This wonderful gift demonstrates the blessed spirit of ecumenism of which we are happy to be a part.

Now let us press to get our Cathedral reopened.

Brass Candelabrum - Restored

The brass candelabrum has been restored. Our heart felt thanks to Robert Chelsom & company.  Missing branches have been replaced, it is electrified with LED lights and a note has been placed inside for posterity.

It is in safe storage for now and it will be installed after most of the work has been completed inside the Cathedral.

"The race is not to the swift......

...nor the battle to the strong,.."  Eccel 9:11
With the walls clad and most of the ceiling installed there is colour once again inside the Cathedral.

There is a lot of work still left to do. Life is a marathon not a sprint.  As we pass the five year mark on this endeavour, we are reminded that the Restoration of St. John's Cathedral will be a marathon as well.