Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Philip, Episcopal cathedral on Peachtree Road, Buckhead, Atlanta, US

The Cathedral of Saint Philip at 2744 Peachtree Road NW was designed largely by architect Francis Palmer Smith with Ayers and Goodwin. The cathedral itself was completed and dedicated in 1962 and consecrated in 1980. Its campus also includes Mikell Chapel (1947), De Ovies Hall (1951) and Child Hall (1955), and a 2004 renovation added a glass atrium enclosing the former courtyard by the narthex.

The cathedral was first established in downtown Atlanta in 1875 near the State Capitol before moving to its current Buckhead location in 1933. This relocation reflected the growth of the area and the need for the congregation to expand to a larger space.

The cathedral is named for St. Philip the Evangelist, a deacon of the early church. Its women's group founded the Cathedral Bookstore and Thrift House in 1949, and the annual Cathedral Giving by Design antiques show has raised over $5 million for Atlanta nonprofits since 1969.

The cathedral is situated on Peachtree Road and hosts regular worship services throughout the year, including daily prayers and weekly Eucharist celebrations. You can easily visit during these times or explore the grounds and learn about the different community activities held here.

The cathedral's nickname, "Jesus Junction," comes from its position on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, where several churches cluster. Its membership of roughly 7,000 makes it one of the largest Episcopal congregations in the United States. The Cathedral Bookstore and the Cathedral Thrift House were both founded in 1949 by the Episcopal Church Women.