Built to the memory of Alexander Turney Stewart, the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the only cathedral in the United States funded by a single person, and the only one that is built in memory of a single individual. The cathedral is a product of Gothic Revival architecture.
A view of the Cathedral of the Incarnation from the Bishop's Mansion in a snowstorm
The cathedral is historically known for its music ministry, led by Canon Lawrence Tremsky (Northwestern University, M.M.). The Men & Boys Choir, which originated during the 19th century, was the reason that the train station in the area was initially constructed - to transport the boys from their homes in Brooklyn or Manhattan to rehearsals and services. During the 1930s, the cathedral formed the first American cathedral girls' choir - known as the Schola Cantorum. The choirs sing a repertoire of choral music, from plainsong to modern works, selected carefully to coincide with the themes of the season. Evensong is sung on the first Sunday of each month in the traditional English cathedral model (Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, an anthem, and Anglican chant psalms). Special seasonal liturgies include traditional "Lessons & Carols" one or two Sundays before Christmas.
Canon Lawrence Tremsky (Director of Music) conducting the cathedral choirs in formal garb
The cathedral is notable for its stained glass windows and icons. The mural icon of Christ Pantokrator, permanently installed at the cathedral, was crafted by the American artist Guillermo Esparza.
A new organ was constructed by the firm Casavant Frères Limitée in 1986 on the 110th anniversary of the death of A. T. Stewart.
Tours are offered upon request, as well as the cathedral being open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Tuesday - Friday).
There are a variety of services held throughout the week including weekday Morning Prayer, weekday Compline, and Sunday services including the Family Mass at 9:15 (held outdoors during the summer under the tent, and is pet-friendly) and the 11:15 Choral Eucharist featuring music by the cathedral choirs.
cathedral, incarnation, garden, city, york, cathedral, incarnation, episcopal, cathedral, garden, city, york, seat, episcopal, diocese, long, island, national, register, historic, placesu, historic, districtcontributing, propertyshow, yorkshow, united, statesl. The Cathedral of the Incarnation is an Episcopal cathedral in Garden City New York It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island Cathedral of the Incarnation Garden City New York U S National Register of Historic PlacesU S Historic districtContributing propertyShow map of New YorkShow map of the United StatesLocationGarden City New YorkCoordinates40 43 16 28 N 73 38 32 5 W 40 7211889 N 73 642361 W 40 7211889 73 642361 Coordinates 40 43 16 28 N 73 38 32 5 W 40 7211889 N 73 642361 W 40 7211889 73 642361Built1871ArchitectJohn Kellum Henry G HarrisonArchitectural styleGothic RevivalPart ofA T Stewart Era BuildingsNRHP reference No 78001864 1 Added to NRHPNovember 14 1978Built to the memory of Alexander Turney Stewart the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the only cathedral in the United States funded by a single person and the only one that is built in memory of a single individual The cathedral is a product of Gothic Revival architecture A view of the Cathedral of the Incarnation from the Bishop s Mansion in a snowstormThe cathedral is historically known for its music ministry led by Canon Lawrence Tremsky Northwestern University M M The Men amp Boys Choir which originated during the 19th century was the reason that the train station in the area was initially constructed to transport the boys from their homes in Brooklyn or Manhattan to rehearsals and services During the 1930s the cathedral formed the first American cathedral girls choir known as the Schola Cantorum The choirs sing a repertoire of choral music from plainsong to modern works selected carefully to coincide with the themes of the season Evensong is sung on the first Sunday of each month in the traditional English cathedral model Magnificat Nunc Dimittis an anthem and Anglican chant psalms Special seasonal liturgies include traditional Lessons amp Carols one or two Sundays before Christmas Canon Lawrence Tremsky Director of Music conducting the cathedral choirs in formal garb The cathedral is notable for its stained glass windows and icons The mural icon of Christ Pantokrator permanently installed at the cathedral was crafted by the American artist Guillermo Esparza A new organ was constructed by the firm Casavant Freres Limitee in 1986 on the 110th anniversary of the death of A T Stewart Tours are offered upon request as well as the cathedral being open from 9 00 am to 4 00 pm Tuesday Friday There are a variety of services held throughout the week including weekday Morning Prayer weekday Compline and Sunday services including the Family Mass at 9 15 held outdoors during the summer under the tent and is pet friendly and the 11 15 Choral Eucharist featuring music by the cathedral choirs See also EditList of the Episcopal cathedrals of the United States List of cathedrals in the United StatesReferences Edit National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 External links EditOfficial website Diocese of Long Island website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cathedral of the Incarnation Garden City New York amp oldid 1078571999, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
