Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn
Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn (also known as Lisburn Cathedral), is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Connor in the Church of Ireland. It is situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh. Previously St Thomas's church, it is now one of two cathedrals in the Diocese, the other being the shared Cathedral Church of St Anne, Belfast. The Dean and Chapter of Lisburn Cathedral are known as the Dean and Chapter of St Saviour, Connor in honour of the original cathedral of Connor, County Antrim.
| Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn | |
|---|---|
| 54°30′40″N 06°02′30″W | |
| Location | Castle and Bridge Street, Lisburn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Churchmanship | Low Church Evangelical |
| Website | www.lisburncathedral.org |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1708 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Armagh |
| Diocese | Diocese of Connor |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Bishop of Connor |
| Dean | The Very Revd Sam Wright |
| Curate(s) | The Revd Danielle McCullagh |
The current building was started in 1708, after its predecessor was burnt down. Its noteworthy features are the gallery seating in the nave and the octagonal spire.
At approximately 55m (181 feet) it is the tallest and most prominent building in the city of Lisburn.