The Former Ark Of The Covenant, Grade II* listed religious building in Upper Clapton, London, England
The Former Ark of the Covenant features a west tower with spire, sculptures of evangelists, and elaborate ironwork details at its entrance point.
Joseph Morris & Sons designed this Victorian church between 1892 and 1895, incorporating architectural elements that reflected the religious aspirations of the period.
The building transformed from an Agapemonite sect church to an Ancient Catholic Cathedral, and now serves as the Georgian Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity.
Located on Rookwood Road near Clapton Common, the building maintains its original exterior features while adapting its interior for current religious services.
The church contains an iconostasis that covers earlier wall mosaics and apse windows designed by Walter Crane, representing layers of architectural modification.
Location: London Borough of Hackney
GPS coordinates: 51.57340,-0.06674
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:15
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