Tag: churches

  • Westminster Abbey: London’s Iconic Church

    On this date in 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated. Here are some things you may not have known about the landmark London church. Since the year 1560, the building’s common name has been a misnomer. Before 1560, it did serve as an abbey, which is a facility where monks or nuns work and live, overseen…

  • Washington National Cathedral: The Nation’s House of Prayer

    On this date in 1907, construction began on the Washington National Cathedral. In 1990, construction was completed. Here are some things you may not of known about what is known as America’s “National House of Prayer.” The official name of the cathedral is the Cathedral of Saint Peter and St. Paul in the City and…