St. John's cathedral in Hong Kong
St. John's Cathedral (St John's Cathedral) is located in Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong 4-8, is the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong Island's Cathedral. In 1847 the foundation, completed and consecrated in 1849, is Hong Kong's oldest Western-style church building. Cathedral is mainly composed of three main building. Cathedral itself was built in 1847, is one of the more old Victorian Gothic building in Hong Kong. As deputy hall is completed in the 1920s, and the building is built between 1950 plus.
St. John's Cathedral foundation in 1847, completed in 1849 and consecrated, Hong Kong's oldest Western-style church buildings, land (Freehold) in Hong Kong the only one held in freehold form. Cathedral is mainly composed of three main building. Cathedral itself was built in 1847, is one of the more old Victorian Gothic building in Hong Kong. As deputy hall is completed in 1924, while the office (ie new seat) is 1956 plus built. St. John's Cathedral doors are prepared by a Hong Kong timber ship is to be self-defense of the British sunk the HMS (HMS Tamar) of.
During the day the war, Cathedral operation paralyzed. In 1945, Hong Kong's retrocession. Bishop Hall has appointed Mr Shi Yuqi is a pastor and officials will participate in the reconstruction Cathedral, by organizing bazaars, etc., effectively saved the cathedral has been the collapse of the financial situation.
Cathedral was the first church in the diocese, the bishop because of the church built in seat. Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation was used as the Japanese club. At present, the church has been listed as monuments in Hong Kong, is a protected historical heritage, is also a distinctive tourist attractions. In order to avoid moisture caused by cold air termite erosion, destruction of antiquities and monuments, Cathedral no air supply. Cathedral dedicated seats in addition to the bishop, priest and Hosei seat pastor exclusive seats, also a legacy of British colonial congregation's seat cast down on the emblem of the British royal family, is left to the day the Governor or member of the British royal family reserved for when they sit through Hong Kong worship. Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty in 1997, the front seat of the Church had more flying the British flag, after it has been removed, the current Cathedral has worshiped every day. There are also early church evening church worship, worship of English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog are, admirers from around the world, is an internationally Cathedral. Cathedral Eucharist will be held in some big chanting holy day, Hong Kong Island diocese, ordained preacher areas Macau priesthood and sacraments Choir Festival also held in St John's Church.
Since the chapel near the government headquarters, so there is every Christian community to participate in the demonstrations, they are at the end, will be non-denominational (Catholic) came in the chapel garden say grace before they disbanded. This can be regarded as a cathedral itself is not thought possible "function."
Scenic Area Address: Western Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong 4-8
Bus routes: Take 12 Ring Road, 23 bus route.