Christ Church Cathedral in
Nashville, Tennessee
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, is the
cathedral
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church
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of the
Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee
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in the
Episcopal Church in the United States of America
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. The congregation was founded in 1829 and became the diocesan cathedral, by designation, in 1997.
Music and liturgies
The Cathedral Choir at Christ Church has been recognized by the ''
Nashville Scene
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'' as the "Best Church Music" in Nashville at times. The choir participates in Sunday services as well as other services throughout the year.
In addition to four Sunday liturgies, the cathedral maintains a rhythm of daily Morning Prayer and daily celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. Other special liturgies of the cathedral that happen throughout the year include Choral Evensong (usually with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament), the Feast of St. Francis and blessing of animals, and the Feast of St. Nicholas.
See also
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List of the Episcopal cathedrals of the United States
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List of cathedrals in the United States
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References
External links
Christ Church Cathedral websiteEpiscopal Diocese of Tennessee
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Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Nashville
Episcopal churches in Tennessee
Churches completed in 1894