Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara, Anglican cathedral in Honiara, Solomon Islands

The Cathedral Church of St Barnabas is a steel-framed Anglican cathedral of modern design on the Kukum Highway, just east of central Honiara. Its aluminum-sheet roof covers a concrete floor, and the interior furnishings are traditional Melanesian. The building measures 160 by 73 metres and seats 900 people.

Construction of this cathedral began in 1961 under the initiative of Bishop Alfred Hill and was completed with its consecration in 1969. The opening ceremony drew more than 2000 people.

The interior furnishings are traditional Melanesian, and the cathedral is the seat of the Church of the Province of Melanesia. In front stands a statue of Saint Barnabas wearing the hairstyle and dress typical of Melanesian men, and a monument from 1999 recalls the missionisation of the Solomon Islands. Beside the cathedral is the Melanesia Haus, a hall for cultural events.

The building hosts regular services and has spacious interior areas that are easy to navigate. It is best to check service times before visiting and wear appropriate clothing if you wish to attend worship.

A casket in the cathedral holds the burial mat, baton and chalice of John Patteson, the first Bishop of Melanesia, who was killed on Nukapu Island in the Reef Islands in 1871.