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− | '''St. John the Divine''' is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years. | + | '''St. John the Divine''' is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years. It is also the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. |
− | + | The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks. | |
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+ | ==Annals== | ||
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+ | In December [[2001]], the north transept of the cathedral (you'll learn what this means in [[Art Hum]]) burned down in a fire, another reason for the perpetual scaffolding. | ||
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+ | In November [[2006]] vandals lopped off the head of a George Washington statue on the Cathedral and left a one dollar bill in its place. | ||
− | + | In March [[2007]] Elton John rented (?) the Cathedral for his 60th birthday party, inviting equal parts criticism and awe. | |
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+ | == External links == | ||
+ | *[http://www.stjohndivine.org/ Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Website] | ||
+ | *[http://www.columbiauniversitycampus.com/#/columbias-community/Community-2991/ St. John's Photograph] | ||
+ | *[http://www.nypost.com/seven/03252007/news/worldnews/eltons_bday_simply_divine_worldnews_elizabeth_wolff.htm "Elton's B'Day Simply Divine" (NY Post)] | ||
− | [[Category:Churches | + | [[Category:Churches]] |
+ | [[Category:Morningside Heights]] |
Revision as of 01:08, 22 November 2012
St. John the Divine is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years. It is also the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks.
Annals
In December 2001, the north transept of the cathedral (you'll learn what this means in Art Hum) burned down in a fire, another reason for the perpetual scaffolding.
In November 2006 vandals lopped off the head of a George Washington statue on the Cathedral and left a one dollar bill in its place.
In March 2007 Elton John rented (?) the Cathedral for his 60th birthday party, inviting equal parts criticism and awe.