Antigua en Barbuda

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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Antigua’s religious landscape is defined by its colonial-era Anglican cathedrals and the historic missions of the Moravian Church. This collection highlights the island's diverse ecclesiastical architecture, ranging from the twin-towered St. John’s Cathedral to the distinctive pink facade of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tyrells. These sites offer insight into the island's social history, featuring 18th-century stone masonry, traditional Caribbean mission designs, and the seat of the Catholic Diocese in St. John's.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Kaart

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St. John's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral also known as the St. John the Divine, the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba, is…

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Holy Family Cathedral

The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre, this modern cathedral features a contemporary architectural design and serves as a primary center for the island's Catholic community.

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St Georges Church

A historic Anglican parish church located in Fitches Creek. The structure is built with traditional stone masonry and is situated on a scenic site overlooking the northern coast.

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Tyrells Catholic (pink) Church

Formally known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, this Roman Catholic church is a notable local landmark distinguished by its bright pink exterior walls.

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Spring Gardens Moravian Church

Established in 1756, this historic Moravian site was a major center for the education of the enslaved population and remains a significant spiritual hub in St. John's.

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Gracehill Moravian Church

Founded in 1774 in the village of Liberta, this Moravian mission church is one of the oldest on the island, featuring classic Caribbean ecclesiastical architecture.

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All Saints Anglican Church

A central landmark in the village of All Saints, this Anglican church is built from local stone and represents the island's 19th-century colonial religious heritage.