St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Quebec City
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Quebec City has a long history dating back to 1759 when it was founded by Church of Scotland Chaplain Robert MacPherson and members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders during the British conquest of Quebec. As Scottish and New England merchants settled in the area, the congregation grew and became known as the Scotch Congregation.
In 1802, during the ministry of Alexander Spark, King George III granted the church its current location, and construction work began in 1807. The church was officially dedicated on November 30, 1810, which is Saint Andrew's Day, and it was named in honor of the apostle. The church's architecture has remained largely unchanged over the years, except for the addition of the Vestry in 1900. The church complex also includes the Kirk Hall and the Manse, which served as the ministers' residence until 2017.
Notably, the renowned Canadian musician William Reed held the position of organist at the church from 1900 to 1913. With its rich historical significance and cultural heritage, Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church continues to be a prominent religious institution in Quebec City.
In 1802, during the ministry of Alexander Spark, King George III granted the church its current location, and construction work began in 1807. The church was officially dedicated on November 30, 1810, which is Saint Andrew's Day, and it was named in honor of the apostle. The church's architecture has remained largely unchanged over the years, except for the addition of the Vestry in 1900. The church complex also includes the Kirk Hall and the Manse, which served as the ministers' residence until 2017.
Notably, the renowned Canadian musician William Reed held the position of organist at the church from 1900 to 1913. With its rich historical significance and cultural heritage, Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church continues to be a prominent religious institution in Quebec City.
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Sight Name: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Sight Location: Quebec City, Canada (See walking tours in Quebec City)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Quebec City, Canada (See walking tours in Quebec City)
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