The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist : through the ages, 1812-2012
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Book
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ISBN 10
0985908203
ISBN 13
9780985908201
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Publication Year
2012
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Pages
252
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Description
"A historic edifice which was constructed from the bricks brought from England as ballast in ships. Slaves assisted in the construction. Free slaves worshiped, were baptized and married in the Cathedral. In August 1838, a service of thanksgiving for the emancipation of the slaves was held in St. John's. The sermon was delivered by Dr. Matthew Newport, Rector from 1824-1860. Dr. Newport is buried on the north side of the Cathedral. It is the oldest cathedral in Central America and saw the coronation of 3 kings from the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua, viz George Federick (January 18, 1816): Robert Charles (April 23, 1825) and George Augustus Federick (May 12, 1845)."--page 4 of cover.
Biblio Notes
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-252).
History of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist -- The Twenty First Century Church -- The living church -- 200th anniversary celebrations of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-252).
History of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist -- The Twenty First Century Church -- The living church -- 200th anniversary celebrations of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist.
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