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 (Lexington, Kentucky)
Christ Church Cathedral is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and is located at 166 Market Street, Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1796, Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest Episcopal church in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Renovations over the years have sought to preserve the original structure, and it remains relatively unchanged. The church created what is now called the Old Episcopal Burying Ground, located nearby. It held many who died during the cholera epidemics of 1833 and 1848, but most of the remains have been moved due to flooding.
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.
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 · est. 1939
- 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
- Meriden Hill Baptist Church Meriden, CT
- Saint Thomas's Church New Haven, CT
- First Baptist Church of Meriden Meriden, CT
- Grace Episcopal Church Charleston, SC
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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