Anglican church, Gothic Revival Anglican church in Naples, Italy
The Anglican church is a Gothic Revival building in Naples featuring a semi-decagonal apse and interior spaces finished with red, grey, and brown stone from Sorrento alongside white stone imported from Malta. The structure displays stained glass windows with Celtic patterns throughout its interior.
Anglicans in Naples gathered in the British Consulate from 1831 before gaining permission from Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1861 to build their own place of worship. The granting of land and authorization marked a turning point for the established community.
The church interior includes a semi-decagonal apse with stained glass windows displaying Celtic designs, reflecting traditional Anglican architectural elements.
Services take place on Sundays and welcome families with children who participate in dedicated programs. The building regularly hosts organ and choir performances throughout the year.
Local Catholics initially viewed the Anglican community as a sect, keeping them separated from mainstream religious life in the city. This outsider status lasted until political recognition by Garibaldi changed public perception.
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