Cathedral of St. Paul, Birmingham
The Cathedral of Saint Paul in Birmingham is the seat of Birmingham's Catholic diocese. This building dates back to 1893 and became officially recognized as a cathedral in 1969. One of the church's most well-known clergy members was Fr. James Coyle, a priest murdered in 1921. The church made the National Historic Register listing in 1982.
The stained glass windows used on the aisles are the creation of G.C. Riordan & Co., a glass company based in Cincinnati. These windows date back to the church's original construction. The largest of the stained glass windows dates to 1972 and is over the entrance. This window was commissioned to replace a previous storm-damaged window.
All of the windows have special significance, morning the patron Saint Paul and the Holy Family. There is a dome over the main sanctuary area that features a window with an image of a dove. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
The stained glass windows used on the aisles are the creation of G.C. Riordan & Co., a glass company based in Cincinnati. These windows date back to the church's original construction. The largest of the stained glass windows dates to 1972 and is over the entrance. This window was commissioned to replace a previous storm-damaged window.
All of the windows have special significance, morning the patron Saint Paul and the Holy Family. There is a dome over the main sanctuary area that features a window with an image of a dove. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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Sight Name: Cathedral of St. Paul
Sight Location: Birmingham, USA (See walking tours in Birmingham)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Birmingham, USA (See walking tours in Birmingham)
Sight Type: Religious
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