St Paul’s Episcopal Church (formerly Cathedral)
220 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-6053
The Reverend Philip Major, Rector
Contact: Tim Foster [email protected]
www.stpaulsyr.org
Saturday, May 21: 10:00 to 3:00; Sunday, May 22: Noon to 3:00
- Visitors will be welcome to tour the historic Gothic Revival 1885 sanctuary.
- Plant sale and water.
St. Paul's Church was founded in 1826; its first building dedicated in 1827, and has been located in three different buildings, all in Downtown Syracuse near City Hall. The present church was built as the Cathedral Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, and from 1885 to 1897, again from 1972 to 2015, it was "St. Paul's Cathedral". The designer was English-born Henry Dudley who drew up plans for a grand church in the style of English Gothic Revival, in turn influenced by American style. The building itself is made of Onondaga limestone and has changed very little on the outside, only a bit more on the inside. The most remarkable feature is probably the great spire that rises over 200 feet and is topped by a seven-foot cross. Very noteworthy are the stained-glass windows, most of which came from Cox, Buckley and Co. (London-New York). One window is from the Tiffany Studios (1895), another from Henry Keck (1925). There is seating for about 550. The nave is separated from the side aisles by arches supported by pillars of polished Nova Scotia granite. The walls are of yellow brick, broken by lines of decorated terra cotta tiles; this design is thought to be unique to St. Paul's. All of the woodwork is Southern (hard) pine. Music plays an important role in the parish, and the 1967 church organ from Moeller was considered an appropriate choice for a large church. In 2001 the organ was rebuilt by Quimby Pipe Organs and still provides wonderful music for Sunday Services and organ concerts.
The congregation considers itself welcoming and inclusive. Sundays there is a quiet, meditative service early, and a mid-morning Eucharist with a full choir. Each month the second service on the first Sunday is a Jazz Mass. St. Paul's is also the church home of a South Sudanese congregation, a group that worships in the Dinka language and sings their hymns to the beat of a drum. Their members often have parties at the church and socialize on Sundays after their service. St. Paul's is happy to welcome outside groups from the City. Symphoria comes to St. Paul's four times a season for their "Casual Concerts", and several other musical organizations perform in the church at least once each season.
Our property includes a Parish House (1909) on Montgomery Street next to the church. Both are designated as Historic Buildings. The last time major work was done to the parish house was about 1960, and St. Paul's is engaged in an effort to make this building useful, accessible everywhere and up-to-date for the 21st Century. We are approaching our 200th Anniversary, and we seek in worship, mission and hospitality to remain vital and relevant to Episcopalians and all others in the Community as well.
220 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-6053
The Reverend Philip Major, Rector
Contact: Tim Foster [email protected]
www.stpaulsyr.org
Saturday, May 21: 10:00 to 3:00; Sunday, May 22: Noon to 3:00
- Visitors will be welcome to tour the historic Gothic Revival 1885 sanctuary.
- Plant sale and water.
St. Paul's Church was founded in 1826; its first building dedicated in 1827, and has been located in three different buildings, all in Downtown Syracuse near City Hall. The present church was built as the Cathedral Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, and from 1885 to 1897, again from 1972 to 2015, it was "St. Paul's Cathedral". The designer was English-born Henry Dudley who drew up plans for a grand church in the style of English Gothic Revival, in turn influenced by American style. The building itself is made of Onondaga limestone and has changed very little on the outside, only a bit more on the inside. The most remarkable feature is probably the great spire that rises over 200 feet and is topped by a seven-foot cross. Very noteworthy are the stained-glass windows, most of which came from Cox, Buckley and Co. (London-New York). One window is from the Tiffany Studios (1895), another from Henry Keck (1925). There is seating for about 550. The nave is separated from the side aisles by arches supported by pillars of polished Nova Scotia granite. The walls are of yellow brick, broken by lines of decorated terra cotta tiles; this design is thought to be unique to St. Paul's. All of the woodwork is Southern (hard) pine. Music plays an important role in the parish, and the 1967 church organ from Moeller was considered an appropriate choice for a large church. In 2001 the organ was rebuilt by Quimby Pipe Organs and still provides wonderful music for Sunday Services and organ concerts.
The congregation considers itself welcoming and inclusive. Sundays there is a quiet, meditative service early, and a mid-morning Eucharist with a full choir. Each month the second service on the first Sunday is a Jazz Mass. St. Paul's is also the church home of a South Sudanese congregation, a group that worships in the Dinka language and sings their hymns to the beat of a drum. Their members often have parties at the church and socialize on Sundays after their service. St. Paul's is happy to welcome outside groups from the City. Symphoria comes to St. Paul's four times a season for their "Casual Concerts", and several other musical organizations perform in the church at least once each season.
Our property includes a Parish House (1909) on Montgomery Street next to the church. Both are designated as Historic Buildings. The last time major work was done to the parish house was about 1960, and St. Paul's is engaged in an effort to make this building useful, accessible everywhere and up-to-date for the 21st Century. We are approaching our 200th Anniversary, and we seek in worship, mission and hospitality to remain vital and relevant to Episcopalians and all others in the Community as well.