Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Barbados, Anglican cathedral in Bridgetown, Barbados

The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels is an Anglican cathedral on St. Michael's Row in central Bridgetown, built of coral stone in a Georgian style with Gothic Revival arches and a tower with a bell carillon. Its interior has north, south and west galleries, stained glass showing Saint Michael, and a vaulted ceiling above the altar that resembles a boat. It can hold up to 3,000 worshippers.

A hurricane destroyed the original structure in 1780, but it was rebuilt in 1789 with stronger construction methods. The church received cathedral status in 1825 under Bishop Coleridge, elevating its importance in the Anglican community.

The name refers to the Archangel Michael, revered in Christian tradition as a protector and defender. Walking through the church, you notice religious artwork and symbols that reflect Anglican traditions and Caribbean spiritual heritage.

The church sits in the heart of Bridgetown and is easily reached on foot from many central locations. Visitors should plan to go during morning or late afternoon hours when it is cooler, and respect worship times if attending services.

The marble baptismal font in the church dates to 1680. In the churchyard lie Grantley Adams, Barbados's first chief minister and the only prime minister of the West Indies Federation, and his son Tom Adams, the island's second prime minister, along with William Brandford Griffith, a former governor of the Gold Coast.