Saint Andrew's Cathedral, Honolulu
Saint Andrew's Cathedral is an Episcopal Cathedral that originally served as the seat of the Anglican Church of Hawaii.
During the Victorian Era, King Kamehameha IV and his Queen Consort, Emma, were members of the Anglican Church led by Queen Victoria. In fact, the royal couple was so close to the British Queen, she was named the godmother of their son, Albert. Kamehameha IV was inspired to build an Anglican place of worship in his own country, so he commissioned Saint Andrew's Cathedral, and donated part of the Royal Garden as the site. Unfortunately, the king passed away before the ground-breaking could commence. His brother, Kamehameha V, took over the project and laid the cornerstone in honor of his predecessor on March 5, 1867.
The building itself was created from several pre-fabricated pieces shipped from England. It was built in the French Gothic style, and features some very unique stained glass work. One window features an image of Jesus on a surfboard, as well as images of European explorers that visited Hawaii. Another features the Hawaiian King and Queen, Sanford B. Dole (a lawyer and jurist in Hawaii, as well as a friend of the royal family), and Bishop Thomas N. Staley.
Saint Andrew's Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in 1973.
During the Victorian Era, King Kamehameha IV and his Queen Consort, Emma, were members of the Anglican Church led by Queen Victoria. In fact, the royal couple was so close to the British Queen, she was named the godmother of their son, Albert. Kamehameha IV was inspired to build an Anglican place of worship in his own country, so he commissioned Saint Andrew's Cathedral, and donated part of the Royal Garden as the site. Unfortunately, the king passed away before the ground-breaking could commence. His brother, Kamehameha V, took over the project and laid the cornerstone in honor of his predecessor on March 5, 1867.
The building itself was created from several pre-fabricated pieces shipped from England. It was built in the French Gothic style, and features some very unique stained glass work. One window features an image of Jesus on a surfboard, as well as images of European explorers that visited Hawaii. Another features the Hawaiian King and Queen, Sanford B. Dole (a lawyer and jurist in Hawaii, as well as a friend of the royal family), and Bishop Thomas N. Staley.
Saint Andrew's Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in 1973.
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Sight Name: Saint Andrew's Cathedral
Sight Location: Honolulu, USA (See walking tours in Honolulu)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Honolulu, USA (See walking tours in Honolulu)
Sight Type: Religious
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