St. Paul's Chapel 
St. Paul's chapel played major roles during two different time periods:
- Revolutionary Era:
*This is the only surviving church in New York from the revolutionary era
*Saint Paul's Chapel was built with a Georgian Style consisting of boxy proportions and classic portico, which is just a fancy word meaning the building is supported by columns
*George Washington came to this church to worship after his inauguration
* British Generals Cornwallis and Howe
*There is a monument in front of the church that is dedicated to General Richard Montgomery for The Battle of Quebec
*Saint Paul's Chapel got its name form being under the rule of Trinity Church and played a big role during the revolutionary war when Trinity Church burned down
*September 1776: British had just begun to invade NY when a huge fire started that burned around 1,000 building including the Trinity Church. St. Paul's, however, remained unscathed
*Saint Paul's Chapel was built with a Georgian Style consisting of boxy proportions and classic portico, which is just a fancy word meaning the building is supported by columns
*George Washington came to this church to worship after his inauguration
* British Generals Cornwallis and Howe
*There is a monument in front of the church that is dedicated to General Richard Montgomery for The Battle of Quebec
*Saint Paul's Chapel got its name form being under the rule of Trinity Church and played a big role during the revolutionary war when Trinity Church burned down
*September 1776: British had just begun to invade NY when a huge fire started that burned around 1,000 building including the Trinity Church. St. Paul's, however, remained unscathed
2. September 11th, 2001:
*The relief ministry at Saint Chapel's was supported by the labor of three institutes
*Seaman's Church institute
*General Theological Seminary
*Saint Paul's, in the parish of Trinity Church
*The relief ministry at Saint Chapel's was supported by the labor of three institutes
*Seaman's Church institute
*General Theological Seminary
*Saint Paul's, in the parish of Trinity Church
*Served as a relief center for rescue workers
*Held religious services, prepared hot meals, and offered medical treatment
*There are many displays in the Church that are dedicated to the volunteers and what they had done for the city during that time
*There are many displays in the Church that are dedicated to the volunteers and what they had done for the city during that time
<-- This was a chalice made by Jessica Stammen to remember 9/11. It is kept inside St. Paul's Chapel. It includes a base made from steel of the collapsed World Trade center. She added a bronze tree trunk to evoke the tree in the churchyard that was struck down on 9/11. Two beams form from the tree trunk to represent the twin towers and at the top, God’s hands hold the chalice. His hands symbolize the hope and grace he is pouring over the people.
An observation: the effort and sacrifice of the 9/11 relief workers -- and the perseverance of New Yorkers in general after 9/11 -- make me think of what it took for New Yorkers to rebuild the city after the devastation of the Revolutionary War. We'll read about this shortly ...
ReplyDeleteAn observation: the effort and sacrifice of the 9/11 relief workers -- and the perseverance of New Yorkers in general after 9/11 -- make me think of what it took for New Yorkers to rebuild the city after the devastation of the Revolutionary War. We'll read about this shortly ...
ReplyDeleteI never though of Washington as a religious man and seeing that he prayed after the inauguration I wonder if it was to seem religious or if he actually prayed because he was religious.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to hear that a place created so long ago was still used in a time of crisis (9/11). That fact that it was used a a relief station for many just continues the good vibes of a religious place. I wonder how the people back then would react to how St. Paul's Chapel was used as a place of safety and comfort during 9/11.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to hear that a place created so long ago was still used in a time of crisis (9/11). That fact that it was used a a relief station for many just continues the good vibes of a religious place. I wonder how the people back then would react to how St. Paul's Chapel was used as a place of safety and comfort during 9/11.
ReplyDeleteEven though this place was created so long along, it was still highly affected by the somewhat recent 9/11 attacks. One aspect that I find interesting is how Jessica Stammen made a chalice that incorporates items and events from 9/11 as well as the crisis' influence on the church. To me, the hands are the most significant part of the chalice because they reflect the whole idea of the chalice, which is the effect on the people. Their hands are together wishing for hope and grace. One idea that I find questionable is why not as many people go to St. Paul's Chapel when compared to the 9/11 memorial. They both reflect the same ideas so should there be a difference?
ReplyDeleteEven though this place was created so long along, it was still highly affected by the somewhat recent 9/11 attacks. One aspect that I find interesting is how Jessica Stammen made a chalice that incorporates items and events from 9/11 as well as the crisis' influence on the church. To me, the hands are the most significant part of the chalice because they reflect the whole idea of the chalice, which is the effect on the people. Their hands are together wishing for hope and grace. One idea that I find questionable is why not as many people go to St. Paul's Chapel when compared to the 9/11 memorial. They both reflect the same ideas so should there be a difference?
ReplyDeleteIts amazing to see that this place had such a big impact on so many different people at such different times. Even though churches tend to segregate to people who practice their religion this one united people in both the revolution and during 9/11.
ReplyDeleteI find it amazing how a church built in the revolutionary era has lasted over 250 years. As well as how it is still significantly used and people worship there to this day.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there was church this close to the world trade center, and I personally think the placement of the church couldn't be more perfect. In a time of terror like the attacks on 9/11, the church served as a place of security and safety, and as a symbol of hope.
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ReplyDeleteI had no idea there was a church this close to the world trade center, and I personally think the placement of the church couldn't be more perfect. In a time of terror like the attacks on 9/11, the church served as a place of security and safety, and as a symbol of hope.
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible that it has survived all this time. How many people worshipped here during the revolutionary era?
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