Christ Church Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Stanley, Falkland Islands
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Stanley on the Falkland Islands, featuring stone walls, brick elements, and a tower holding five bells. Inside sits a two-manual pipe organ brought from Ireland.
The cathedral was consecrated in 1892 by Bishop Waite Stirling after a peat slip destroyed the previous church at the same location. This rebuilding marked the restoration of the island's main place of worship following the natural disaster.
The interior holds 55 handmade cushions created by local parishioners, each showing different aspects of Falkland Islands life and culture. These textiles tell stories of the region and its people.
The cathedral can be visited while exploring Stanley, though opening hours may vary outside of service times. It's best to include it in a walking tour of the town and ask locally about access times.
The cathedral holds the Garter banner of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, the only such ceremonial item in South America. This rare artifact connects the island to the history of polar exploration.
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