American Cathedral in Paris

American Cathedral in Paris
Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity
Cathédrale Américaine de Paris
The bell tower, among the tallest in Paris
American Cathedral in Paris
The location of the American Cathedral in Paris
48°52′3.0″N 2°18′3.0″E / 48.867500°N 2.300833°E / 48.867500; 2.300833
Location23 Avenue George V, Paris, 75008
CountryFrance
DenominationEpiscopal Church
ChurchmanshipHigh Church
Websiteamericancathedral.org
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1859
Consecrated1864 (rue Bayard), 1886 (Avenue George-V)
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designation Monument Historique PA75080002
DesignatedAugust 27, 1997
Architect(s)George Edmund Street, Arthur E. Street, Arthur Blomfield
StyleGothic Revival architecture
Groundbreaking1882
Completed1886
Specifications
Length146 feet (45 m)
Width70 feet (21 m)
Height58 feet (18 m)
Spire height280 feet (85 m)
MaterialsSt. Maximin and Savonniere stone, Ancy-le-Franc marble
Administration
ProvinceProvince II
DioceseConvocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
Clergy
BishopMark D. W. Edington
DeanJames R. Harlan
Canon MissionerHailey Jacobsen
Laity
Director of musicGeorge Nicholls (interim)
OrganistAndrew Dewar
Organ scholarGeorge Throup
Churchwarden(s)Kim Powell
Angelina Stelmach Blundell
Music groupThe American Cathedral Choir
Parish administratorTimothy Thompson

The American Cathedral in Paris (French: Cathédrale Américaine de Paris), formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is one of the oldest English-speaking churches in Paris. It is the gathering church for the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, and is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church is located in central Paris between the Champs-Elysées and the River Seine at 23 avenue George V in the 8th arrondissement. The closest métro stations are Alma – Marceau and George V .