If you are busy planning your next holiday trip in New York City you must plan to visit the great Saint Patrick's Cathedral. This mesmerizing gothic style Roman Catholic Archdiocese Church of New York is located in the Manhattan midtown of New York City on the Fifth Avenue (E). The Archbishop of New York seats in this beautifully designed Church. During the time of Archbishop Cardinal Cooke the amazing sculptures of the entire church were restored

About St. Patrick's Cathedral

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/about.html

In 1858 Archbishop John Hughes began the Cathedral in order to restore the old Cathedral today which is recognized as a parish church.

Before you reach New York you must plan your visit to the Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

If you are a group of 10 or more you can contact the Cathedral authorities in advance and arrange for a conducted tour to the great Cathedral. Conducted tours are available from Monday till Friday all around the Cathedral Mass Schedule.

St. Patrick's Cathedral Tour

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/tours.html

The Choir of Saint Patrick's Cathedral presents musical masses and Cathedral concert series. To get the detailed info on the Cathedral Mass Schedule you can logon to the following website:

Mass Schedule

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/mass-schedule-with-music.html

The main building of the Cathedral opens everyday at 6.30 in the morning and closes at 8.45 pm.

Cathedral Hours

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/cathedral_hours.html

To attain the St. Patrick's Cathedral Services you should grab the Cathedral Service Schedule before you plan your trip to avoid confusion and disappointment.

Cathedral Service Schedule

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/service_schedule.html

The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is a beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral that has been designed following the Neo-Gothic architectural style. It is known as the main center of Archdiocese of New York, the archbishop of the Roman Catholic. It is one of the most famous monuments located in New York City and attracts thousands of visitors and tourists from all parts of the world every year.

St Patrick's Cathedral-Introduction, Home Page

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St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York

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Made from brick and not marble as is a common misconception, the St Patrick's Cathedral is covered from outside by marble which gives it the surreal look. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is without doubt, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. Here are some of the main facts about the St Patrick's Cathedral that you might like to know:

- The church can accommodate around 2200 people at one time.

- The church is surrounded by the East 51st Street, the Madison Avenue, the East 50th Street and the Fifth Avenue on the north, east, south and west respectively.

- The church towers 330 feet above the ground.

- The beautiful rose window was made by Charles Connick and the other windows were decorated by popular artists from England, America, and France.

- Paolo Medici from Rome designed the famous Elizabeth altar and the Saint Louis and Saint Michael altar was made by Tiffany and Co.

- The St Patrick's Cathedral's Pieta was sculpted by Araldo Perugi and is almost 3 times the size of the Michelangelo's Pieta.

- In the rear of the cathedral, you will see the statue of Pope John Paul II which was placed there to commemorate his visit to the cathedral in 1979.

- The roof of the cathedral is made from slate purchased from Monson in Maine.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral: Things to see

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St Patrick's Cathedral, New York

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