The Old St. Jude's Cathedral in 1995. The structure was demolished in 2006 after an arson fire.
The original St. Jude's Cathedral had been designed by Ronald Thom in 1970 and built in 1972 by local volunteers. It was well known for its decorations, most the product of Inuit craftsmanship; these included wall hangings, woven collection baskets, a cross made of narwhal tusks, and a carved soapstonebaptismal font dedicated by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, during a visit to Iqaluit.
The first St. Jude's Cathedral was demolished in June 2006 after an arson fire in November 2005 destroyed much of the structure.
The current building, informally referred to as the Igloo Cathedral, was opened on June 3, 2012. The unique building, in the shape of an igloo, has traditionally been a landmark and tourist attraction in Iqaluit, besides its important spiritual role for Iqalummiut (people of Iqaluit).
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