Cathedral Church of St. James (Toronto)
The Cathedral Church of St. James is an Anglican cathedral in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the location of the oldest congregation in the city, with the parish being established in 1797. The church, with construction beginning in 1850 and opening for services on June 19, 1853, was one of the largest buildings in the city at that time. It was designed by Frederick William Cumberland and is a prime example of Gothic Revival architecture.
| Cathedral Church of St. James | |
|---|---|
| 43°39′01″N 79°22′26″W | |
| Location | 106 King Street East Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Churchmanship | High church |
| Website | stjamescathedral.ca |
| History | |
| Founded | 1797 |
| Dedication | Saint James the Great |
| Consecrated | 1853 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Ontario |
| Diocese | Toronto |
| Deanery | St. James |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | The Right Rev. Andrew Asbil |
| Rector | The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance (Dean of Toronto) |
| Vicar(s) | The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields |
| Priest(s) | The Rev. Canon Beth Benson The Rev. Dr. Walter Hannam (Vicar of St. Bartholomew's) |
| Laity | |
| Director of music | Thomas Bell (Music Director and Organist) |
| Organist(s) | Nathan Jeffery (Associate Organist) |
Ontario Heritage Act | |
| Type | Municipally designated |
| Designated | September 26, 1977 |
| By-law No. | 588-77 |
The church building is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. It has been the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Toronto since 1936 after the cathedra was moved from the Diocese's first cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Alban the Martyr. The church's choir school is Royal St. George's College in The Annex neighbourhood, which is open to boys in grades 3 through 12.