St John the Baptist Cathedral, Murray Bridge explained

St John the Baptist Cathedral
Coordinates:-35.1196°N 139.2728°W
Location:Murray Bridge
Country:Australia
Denomination:Anglican Church of Australia
Consecrated Date:4 February 1887
Completed Date:1887
Construction Cost:434 pounds, 10 shillings
Capacity:130
Diocese:Diocese of The Murray
Province:Province of South Australia
Bishop:Vacant
Rector:David Price

St John the Baptist Cathedral, Murray Bridge is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of The Murray, greater Adelaide, South Australia.

The cathedral building was built in 1887 of rough stone as a Missions church but was upgraded to a Parish church in 1948[1] and, with a maximum seating capacity of 130, is the smallest[2] cathedral in Australia.[3]

The interior of the cathedral is decorated in the High Church tradition.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist . August 2018 . The Diocese of The Murray . 2018 . Murray Bridge, South Australia.
  2. Web site: Australian Heritage . Murray Bridge . Historical Towns Directory . 14 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Small in size, big in heart: Murray Bridge cathedral. The Murray Valley Standard. The Murray Valley Standard. 28 March 2016.