Churches in Nassau

Historic Churches

Nassau’s religious heritage is anchored by colonial-era masonry and diverse denominational history. This collection features the 1841 Gothic-style Christ Church Cathedral and Saint Matthew’s, the oldest standing sanctuary in the islands. These sites showcase 19th-century architecture, intricate stained glass, and sprawling historic cemeteries, representing the Anglican, Catholic, and Baptist traditions that have shaped the capital’s social and architectural landscape.

Saint Matthew's Anglican Episcopal Church

The oldest church in all of the islands still features the 19th century architecture. A vast cemetery surrounds it.

Christ Church Cathedral

Known as the "Mother Church" of the Anglican Diocese, this 1841 Gothic-style cathedral occupies the site of the colony's first church from 1670. It features local limestone construction and detailed stained glass.