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HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

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Holy Trinity Cathedral, the principal Roman Catholic church in the island, was opened for service in 1911 to replace the previous structure destroyed by the 1907 earthquake. It is located on North Street in downtown Kingston.

Also close by stands the site of the city's first Roman Catholic Church, built in 1810 by a Spanish merchant on the northwestern corner of Sutton and Duke streets. It was a modest brick building in size but its reach was far as it boasted a congregation of some 2,000. Destroyed in the earthquake of 1907, Empty Picture Box the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, the present Roman Catholic Church on North Street, is its replacement. It is Kingston's largest church and the mother church of the Catholic community. Unlike Kinston Parish and Coke Methodist churches, the Roman Catholics did not rebuild in the same location. Instead, five weeks after the earthquake, a new location was found for the 12,000-square foot building adjoining Winchester Park, the Jesuit headquarters. It opened amid great fanfare in 1911. Crowds of thousands appeared, including the island's elite. Fund-raising was coordinated by Bishop F.C. Collins who raised money locally and abroad (Curtain, p. 95). The Cathedral's large rose windows, massive reinforced concrete walls reaching up 26m to its striking copper dome make it one of Kingston's most attractive buildings (Senior, p. 232).
An historical point of interest it was designed by New York-based architect Raymond Admiral and built by the Canadian company of Walker-Fyche at a cost of US$150,000 (Curtain, p. 95, Senior, p. 232).

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KINGSTON PARISH CHURCH

ANDREW SMITH/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR - Kingston Parish Church, in Parade, Kingston, has served as the state church of the island from the 17th century. It is believed to have been established before 1699, which is the date of the oldest tomb in the church today.

Described by historian Edward Long as "a large elegant building," one of the oldest and certainly the one most associated with the parish, the Kingston Parish Church has served as the state church of the island from the 17th century. During that time, as in other British colonies, the established church in Jamaica was the Church of England.
Plans for the state church formally known as the Parish Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, were included on the southeastern side of the grid like map of the city drawn by John Goffe. Better known as the Kingston Parish Church, its
actual date of establishment is unknown, but it is believed to have been before 1699, which is the date of the oldest tomb in the church today.
It is further believed that the church may date from the original establishment of the city following the Port Royal earthquake of 1692. This 17th century building had a seating capacity of 13,000 (Curtain, pp. 93-4).
CONGREGATION
In the 17th century its parishioners were largely free blacks and free coloureds  many of whom would stay in church all day so as to ensure their participation in morning and evening services.
As a result of its location, the church has borne witness to many of the island's historic events.
The original building was devastated during the 1907 earthquake, and the present building was built on its foundation in a style similar to the original church, with the exception of the tower. The present church was consecrated at the corner of King Street near the Parade in 1911. The church organ, built in 1722, represents a tangible link to its past.
The church is held in great affection by its parishioners as is evidenced by the gifts that adorn its altar, including the Pieta by artist Susan Alexander in the Lady Chapel, the Madonna and Child by Osmond Watson with the carving of the Angel by Edna Manley on the nave. The Statue of Mary and the Statue of St. Thomas are gifts of the Chinese and Syrian communities respectively  many of whom either converted to Christianity or came to the island as Christians.
An historical point of interest is the fact that its Clock Tower, built after World War I in memory of those who died in service to king and country, is said to have given rise to the saying that describes true Kingstonians  "Those born under the clock," meaning those born within sight of the Church's Clock Tower (Senior, p. 268).

logicalyear · 3 Re: jamaican past present and Mon 16 Nov 2009 - 7:24

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very interesting, are those buildings still in jamaica?

MrChang · 4 Re: jamaican past present and Sat 9 Jan 2010 - 20:18

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I think some are still there, back in the old days.....when people were being used for cheap/ labour and get paid little or nothing. Im glad i wasnt born in those days .
should believe some are still there, and being renovated or rebuilt these are living testament to what went on that era Jesus wept

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The roman catholic church is

still there

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nice piece of history Very Happy

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