St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide

Saint Peter's Cathedral is a prominent Anglican cathedral located in North Adelaide. Serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Adelaide and Metropolitan of the Province of South Australia, this cathedral is an architectural and spiritual landmark in the city. The cathedral occupies approximately one acre of land at the intersection of Pennington Terrace and King William Road.

The south front of the cathedral draws inspiration from the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Church of Saint Jean-Baptiste de Belleville in Paris, featuring an ornate rose window above the main entrance. This window, a significant artistic feature, depicts stories from the Bible and the history of South Australia.

The cathedral's interior is impressive in scale, measuring 203 feet in length, with a nave that spans 59 feet in width. The structure's highest point reaches 168 feet at the top of the spire's crosses. The building incorporates various types of stone in its construction, including Tea Tree Gully sandstone, which was used in the sanctuary, choir, and transepts. Stone from different regions, such as Glen Osmond in the Adelaide Hills, New Zealand, and Pyrmont, New South Wales, was also utilized.

The cathedral is also known for its significant stained glass windows, including those crafted by James Powell and Sons, which were unveiled in the Lady Chapel in 1900. The southern transept window, the largest in the cathedral, was dedicated in 1926. Another notable window, representing Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of church music, was unveiled in 1876 and has been illuminated since 2018 to be visible from the memorial gardens at night.

The cathedral has a longstanding musical tradition, with its choir, consisting of children and adults, having sung services for over 140 years. The choir currently performs major choral services twice weekly and has toured internationally, performing in cathedrals and chapels across England and beyond. The rich history, architecture, and ongoing musical heritage of Saint Peter's Cathedral make it a central part of Adelaide's cultural and spiritual life.