St. Matthew's Cathedral, interior & exterior

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Princeton Theological Seminary (Contributor)
Contributors: James R. Tanis (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Postcard
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Published: s.a.
Further subjects:B United States ; DC ; Washington
B Postcards
B Catholic Church
B Church architecture ; United States
B Fine Arts
B Church buildings ; United States
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
Description
Item Description:The Cathedral in the Nation's Capital is dedicated to St. Matthew, the Patron Saint of the city's many government workers. This historic church is host to the dignitaries of the government each year in January for the Red Mass. To the right of the Main Altar is the chapel of St. Joseph, with its sculptured wood statues, overlaid with gold leaf. These were executed in the Italian Tyrol and represent the Marriage of Our Lady and St. Joseph. Sunday Masses - 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11:30, 12:30 Weekday Masses - 6:40, 7:20, 8, 12:05, 5:30 Tours: Sunday 2:30 to 4:30; for special group tours, call 347-3215