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St John's Anglican Cathedral Church
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Church Information
| Church Name: | St John's Anglican Cathedral Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 195 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia |
| Suburb: | Parramatta |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2150 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 12-01-1799 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | Found during renovations in 1852 a copper sheet in Latin which translates: 'The foundation stone of this church was laid Anno Domini 1799, during the Governorship of John Hunter, George III, King of England, has reigned 38 years'. Foundation stone for the nave and chancel was laid by Bishop William Broughton on 11/8/1952, at which time the name of the church was designated as the Church of St John the Evangelist. Foundation stone for the two transepts was laid on 24/4/1883.
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| Date Opened: | 10-04-1803 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The present St John's Anglican Cathedral Church, Parramatta building was built in three key stages, the two towers in 1817-19, nave and chancel in 1852-55 and the two transepts in 1883. It has however, been the subject of many alterantions and renovations over the years.
An earlier building had existed as the first service in St John's was conducted by the Rev Samuel Marsden on Easter Day (10/4) 1803.
The first Christian service in Parramatta is recored as being conducted by the Rev Richard Johnson on 28/12/1788.
More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 28/12/2020.
