Pulpit - Christ Church Cathedral - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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N 48° 25.339 W 123° 21.594
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This 150-year-old wooden pulpit is located in Christ Church Cathedral, at 930 Burdett Avenue in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Waymark Code: WM16PTA
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/12/2022
Views: 1
There have been several forms of Christ Church since the early days when the settlement here was still Fort Victoria. The first church, called the Colonial Church or the Victoria District Church, was completed in 1856 just to the west, approximately where the Law Courts building now stands. Over time, the name "Christ Church" became more commonly-used. In 1859, Letters Patent were issued to create the Diocese of British Columbia, and Christ Church was chosen to become the seat. On December 7th, 1865, Christ Church Cathedral came into being. On September 1, 1869, the church burned to the ground, with only the organ and communion vessels able to be rescued.
The second cathedral was built on the same location as the first, but still made of wood. It was completed in December 1872, and included a new baptismal font and a new pulpit, both of which are still used today.
Over the years, discussion continued about building a stone cathedral. Planning got underway in 1921, when fundraising began. A new hall was built first, completing in 1924. Fundraising for the cathedral itself involved the entire diocese, including all 44 parishes on Vancouver Island. Ground was broken on May 25, 1926, but the funds were only enough to construct the nave, narthex, and baptistry, with the bell towers and east end only started. The Great Depression and then World War II delayed completion, with the towers not being completed until 1957.
The current pulpit is still the one that was installed when the 1872 cathedral was built. It's approximately 14 feet tall with carved Gothic decorations around the edges and a carved wooden screen around the top. Mounted on the front are the coats of arms of three entities: the Anglican Diocese of Canterbury, the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of British Columbia, and an unknown entity. The pulpit stands on the left side of the nave.
Approximate age of artefact (Year): 1872
Times available for viewing: Weekdays: 8:30-4, Sat: 10-4, Sun: 7:30-5
Relevant website: Not listed
Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: Not listed
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