The churches and their history provide a diverse snapshot of the various communities that make up the great city, its surrounding areas, and its religions.
Here are the most famous cathedrals in NYC and New York State.
Here are the most famous cathedrals in NYC and New York State.
It’s the former central cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York, so it has a significant history for the Catholic congregation of Lower Manhattan.
Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
As a parish, it is the third oldest in modern-day New York. Notably, the original St. James parish was also the site of the first cemetery on Long Island.
Cathedral Basilica of St. James
This was the first building constructed to resemble the classical Anglican cathedrals in the UK.
Cathedral of All Saints
The remarkable cathedral church is the world’s sixth-largest in terms of area. This makes it an ideal venue for many religious and community-based events.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
This, one of the largest orthodox churches in the US, is also the central cathedral for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
The cathedral was built between 1848 and 1852 and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
This historic Russian Orthodox cathedral is officially designated in the Landmarks Preservation Commission as a New York City Landmark.
Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
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