St Luke's Church, Christchurch

St Luke's Church was a Gothic Revival structure designed by architect Cyril Mountfort that stood at the intersection of Manchester, Lichfield, and Peterborough Streets. The building was constructed between 1908 and 1909 to serve the Anglican community for over a century before the 2011 earthquake.

The church was built in 1908-1909 on land that the Canterbury Association had reserved for religious purposes back in 1850. It replaced the earlier Chapel of Ease and became the main place of worship for the Anglican community in the area.

The stained glass windows from this church became so valued that New Zealand Post featured them on Christmas stamps in 1995, showing their importance to the community. These windows reflected the spiritual life of worshippers who gathered here for over a century.

The original church site remains accessible and visible to visitors who want to see where it once stood. The adjacent vicarage, recognized as an important heritage building, survived the earthquake and can still be seen on the grounds.

The adjacent St Luke's Vicarage survived the 2011 earthquake without major damage and was carefully restored afterward. This building is now recognized as one of the city's most important heritage structures, showing how the community has preserved its history.

Location: Canterbury Region

Architects: Cyril Mountfort

GPS coordinates: -43.52610,172.64010

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40