Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain
Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
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| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Denomination | Anglican Communion |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Philip Reinagle |
| Style | Mainly Gothic Revival architecture |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Province | Church in the Province of the West Indies |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Claude Berkley |
| Dean | Dr. Shelley-Ann Tenia[1] |
History
Trinidad was invaded by the British in 1797. The population of the island was 17,643. The corner stone of the church was laid in 1816.[2] It was consecrated in 1823.
Architure
The design, which has a strong neo-Gothic element, is credited to Philip Reinagle (son of the painter of the same name).
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Administration
From 1824 until 1872 Trinidad was administered by the Bishop of Barbados. The Anglican Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago was set up in 1872.
The current dean and rector is the Very Reverend Dr. Shelley-Ann Tenia.[1]
References
- "TT's first female Anglican dean and rector at Holy Trinity Cathedral". Newsday.co.tt. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
- Mother Church, TT Archived 2015-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
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