Church of the Advocate, Gothic Revival church in North Philadelphia, United States.
The Church of the Advocate features rock-faced granite walls, sandstone details, tall lancet windows, and a three-aisle nave with quadripartite vaults.
The structure, built between 1887 and 1897 as a memorial to merchant George W. South, became a National Historic Landmark in 1996.
Large murals painted between 1973 and 1976 depict the African American experience through themes of slavery, emancipation, and civil rights.
Located at 18th and Diamond Streets, the church maintains its original architectural elements while providing social services to the North Philadelphia community.
The church gained national attention in 1974 for hosting the ordination of the Philadelphia Eleven, the first women priests in the Episcopal Church.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: Charles M. Burns
Website: http://churchoftheadvocate.org
GPS coordinates: 39.98583,-75.16361
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:22
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