The Church of the Holy Agony was a

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parish church in the

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, located at 1834 Third Avenue and 101st Street, in the

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. The parish was established in 1930 as a mission of

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. The parish is staffed by the

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. In November 2014, the Archdiocese announced that the Church of the Holy Agony was one of 31 neighborhood parishes which would be merged into other parishes. Holy Agony was to be merged into the Church of St. Cecilia at 125 East 105th Street. The church was deconsecrated on June 30, 2017.Dolan, Timothy Michael (June 30, 2017
"Decree on the Relegation of the Church of Holy Agony in the Parish of St. Cecilia-Holy Agony, New York"
Office of the Cardinal, Archdiocese of New York

Buildings

A church and rectory at 1828-1834 Third Avenue was built in 1952 to the designs of architect Robert J. Reiley of 45 West 45th Street for $250,000.

References

External links

Harlem One Stop: Mass Times and photo
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