St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Salt Lake City

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, located in Salt Lake City, stands as a historical and architectural gem within the Diocese of Utah. Built in 1871, it holds the title of the third oldest Episcopal cathedral in the U.S. and is Utah's second oldest continuously used worship building. Its foundational stone was laid in 1870 under Bishop Daniel Sylvester Tuttle, with generous funding from Episcopalians in New York and Pennsylvania. The cathedral, designed in the Gothic Revival style by renowned architect Richard Upjohn, was consecrated in 1874. Although a fire in 1935 destroyed much of the sanctuary, the church was faithfully restored to its original design.

Notable for its stained glass, Saint Mark’s features some of Utah’s finest examples, including four Tiffany Studios windows from 1916 and pieces by celebrated artists Charles Jay Connick and Franz Xaver Zettler. Over the years, the Episcopal community extended its influence by founding educational and health institutions, such as Saint Mark's School for Boys, Rowland Hall School for Girls, and Saint Mark's Hospital. Today, Rowland Hall / Saint Mark’s School offers K–12 education.

Beyond religious services, Saint Mark’s supports various outreach initiatives like Hildegarde's Pantry and Feed My Sheep, while its Cathedral Center, which opened in 2007, offers versatile spaces for community and civic events. This center includes Dean's Hall, which can accommodate up to 300 people, underscoring the cathedral's commitment to serving and engaging with the Salt Lake City community in diverse ways.