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Cathedral Church of St. Paul Review
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Cathedral Church of St. Paul
- Address: 138 Tremont St., Beacon Hill, Boston, MA | Map It
- Phone: 617/482-5800
- www.stpaulboston.org
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: Beacon Hill and Boston Common
Fodor's Review:
Though it looks a bit like a bank, St. Paul's is actually the first Boston structure built in the Greek Revival style (1820). It was established by a group of wealthy and influential patriots who wanted a wholly American Episcopal parish -- the two existing Episcopal churches, Christ Church (Old North) and Trinity, were both founded before the Revolution -- that would contrast with the existing colonial and "gothick" structures around town. The building was to be topped with an entablature showing St. Paul preaching to the Corinthians -- but the pediment remains uncarved, as Bishop Henry Sherrill instead used the money to start the clergy pension program for the national Episcopal church.
- Open: Weekdays 9-5. Services Sun. at 8 AM and 10 AM; Mon. at 1, Tues., Wed., and Fri. at 12:15; and Thurs. at 6:30. Luncheon concerts Oct.-May, Wed. at 12:15
- Metro: Park St.
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