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== External links ==
 
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*[http://www.stjohndivine.org/ Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Website]
 
*[http://www.stjohndivine.org/ Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Website]
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*[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)]
 
*[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 in Morningside Heights]]
 
[[Category:Churches in Morningside Heights]]

Revision as of 14:28, 10 September 2011

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.

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