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The Washington National Cathedral an Episcopal church at one of the highest altitudes in Washington, D.C.  Despite its name, it is completely private and supported by charity rather than taxes.  Its cornerstone was laid in 1907, and its construction was not completed until 1990.<ref>http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/support/about.shtml</ref>  
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The Washington National Cathedral an [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] church at one of the highest altitudes in Washington, D.C.  Despite its name, it is completely private and supported by charity rather than taxes.  Its cornerstone was laid in 1907, and its construction was not completed until 1990.<ref>http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/support/about.shtml</ref>  
  
 
Its official name is the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.  Despite its denominational affiliation, it strives to serve the following ecumenical purposes:<ref>''Id.''</ref>
 
Its official name is the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.  Despite its denominational affiliation, it strives to serve the following ecumenical purposes:<ref>''Id.''</ref>

Revision as of 23:26, March 22, 2007

The Washington National Cathedral an Episcopal church at one of the highest altitudes in Washington, D.C. Despite its name, it is completely private and supported by charity rather than taxes. Its cornerstone was laid in 1907, and its construction was not completed until 1990.[1]

Its official name is the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Despite its denominational affiliation, it strives to serve the following ecumenical purposes:[2]

"A National House of Prayer for All People"
"A Great Church for National Purposes"
"The Chief Mission Church of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington"

This Cathedral held the funeral for Former President Gerald Ford.[3]

References

  1. http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/support/about.shtml
  2. Id.
  3. http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/FordFuneral/1.shtml