Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara

The Cathedral Church of St Barnabas stands with a steel frame structure, aluminum roof, and concrete floor, measuring 160 by 73 meters in size.

Bishop Alfred Hill initiated the cathedral's construction in 1961, leading to its consecration in 1969 with over 2000 people attending the ceremony.

The cathedral incorporates traditional Melanesian design elements throughout its interior, serving as the main Anglican worship center in the Solomon Islands.

The cathedral holds regular Sunday services and provides seating for 900 people, making it suitable for large religious gatherings and ceremonies.

Within its walls, the cathedral preserves the burial mat, baton, and chalice of John Patteson, the first Bishop of Melanesia from 1871.

Location: Honiara

GPS coordinates: -9.43614,159.97310

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:53