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Church of the Holy Agony

1834 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10029

About Church of the Holy Agony


Church of the Holy Agony is a Catholic church located at 1834 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10029. You can reach Church of the Holy Agony at +12122895589.

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St. Cecilia Church and Convent (New York City)

St. Cecilia Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and a historic landmark located at 120 East 106th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York. The parish was established in 1873. It was staffed by the Redemptorist Fathers from 1939 to 2007. The church was designated a New York City landmark in 1976. The church and convent were listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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Where is Church of the Holy Agony located?


Church of the Holy Agony is located at 1834 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10029. The building sits at coordinates 40.79225, -73.94733, placing it in New York City, NY 10029.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 28, 2026.

The neighborhood around Church of the Holy Agony


The ZIP code 10029 area around Church of the Holy Agony is home to 75,614 residents with a median household income of $35,640 and a median age of 38.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

75,614 Residents in ZIP 10029
38.3 Median age
$35,640 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Church of the Holy Agony


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.

Your Sunday at Church of the Holy Agony


Nearest transit E 106 St & Lexington Ave · 213 ft
Coffee after El Nuevo Caribeno · 312 ft

Church of the Holy Agony by the numbers


Robert J. Reiley Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Church of the Holy Agony


What denomination is Church of the Holy Agony?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Church of the Holy Agony located?
Church of the Holy Agony is located at 1834 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10029.
What is the architecture of Church of the Holy Agony?
Church of the Holy Agony is designed by Robert J. Reiley.

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