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| − | The '''Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul''', also known as the '''Washington National Cathedral''' is an [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] church located in [[ | + | The '''Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul''', also known as the '''Washington National Cathedral''' is an [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] church located in [[Washington, DC]]. It is at one of the highest altitudes in the District. 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> |
Despite its denominational affiliation, it strives to serve the following ecumenical purposes:<ref>''Id.''</ref> | Despite its denominational affiliation, it strives to serve the following ecumenical purposes:<ref>''Id.''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 03:34, September 20, 2007
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, also known as the Washington National Cathedral is an Episcopal church located in Washington, DC. It is at one of the highest altitudes in the District. 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]
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]