Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Catholic in Armagh City
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic] and come face to face with inspiring architecture that continues to attract people from all over the world.
Armagh is the oldest and most venerated of Irish cities and has a long Christian heritage due to its strong links with Saint Patrick. It is the seat of the Catholic archbishop and the twin-spired Cathedral is flanked by two large marble archbishops who gaze across the city from the elevated site.
The Cathedral was built to honour St. Patrick’s memory, the foundation stone laid by Archbishop Crolly on 17th March 1840. The construction of this richly appointed, Italianate church was completed 60 years later. Work had to be suspended temporarily during the Irish potato famine when church monies went to aid victims. Work recommenced in 1854 when J.J McCarthy was appointed as architect. It was dedicated for worship in 1873 but the magnificent interior decoration was not completed until early in the 20th century. The church has been embellished with a lovely carillon and both ancient and modern relics.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Catholic in Armagh City
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic] and come face to face with inspiring architecture that continues to attract people from all over the world.
Armagh is the oldest and most venerated of Irish cities and has a long Christian heritage due to its strong links with Saint Patrick. It is the seat of the Catholic archbishop and the twin-spired Cathedral is flanked by two large marble archbishops who gaze across the city from the elevated site.
The Cathedral was built to honour St. Patrick’s memory, the foundation stone laid by Archbishop Crolly on 17th March 1840. The construction of this richly appointed, Italianate church was completed 60 years later. Work had to be suspended temporarily during the Irish potato famine when church monies went to aid victims. Work recommenced in 1854 when J.J McCarthy was appointed as architect. It was dedicated for worship in 1873 but the magnificent interior decoration was not completed until early in the 20th century. The church has been embellished with a lovely carillon and both ancient and modern relics.