About Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 166 MARKET STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507. Christ Church Cathedral was founded in 1848. You can reach Christ Church Cathedral at +18592544497.
Christ Church Cathedral is one of 232 churches we list in Lexington, among 6,768 across Kentucky. It falls within Fayette County and the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. It is counted among 6 Catholic churches in Lexington, part of 356 in the Catholic tradition across Kentucky. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.
Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
Christ Church Cathedral is located at 166 MARKET STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507. The building sits at coordinates 38.04873, -84.49632, placing it in Lexington, KY 40507.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 166 Market Street, Lexington, KY, 40507
- Coordinates
- 38.048727, -84.496321
- Latitude
- 38.048727
- Longitude
- -84.496321
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at Christ Church Cathedral
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Church Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Christ Church Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1848 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Mark's Church Philadelphia, PA
- Grace Episcopal Church Charleston, SC
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Beloit, WI
- Immaculate Conception Yonkers, NY
- All Saints Episcopal Church Briarcliff Manor, NY
Christ Church Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Church Cathedral
- What denomination is Christ Church Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
- Christ Church Cathedral is located at 166 MARKET STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507.
- When was Christ Church Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1848.
- What is the architecture of Christ Church Cathedral?
- Christ Church Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building.
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