Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington

Christ Church Cathedral is a unique ministry located in Lexington because it the bishop’s seat of the diocese of this city. It was founded in 1796 and it is the oldest church building in Lexington and Kentucky. The first rector became the first president of Transylvania University, Rev. James Moore. The present building was built in 1848 and in 1897 it became a cathedral. The cathedral features Gothic revival style, preserving certain decoration details such as grisaille and stained glass windows, along with marble as part of the interior decor.