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Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin, Ireland
"Ireland's largest church and national cathedral"
About St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest church, built where St. Patrick is said to have baptised converts in a well that still exists within the cathedral grounds. Founded in 1191 and the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, it counts Jonathan Swift — author of Gulliver's Travels — among its former deans, and his grave and epitaph can be found within its walls.
Pilgrimage Highlights
- 1St. Patrick's Well — the traditional site of baptisms by Patrick
- 2Tomb and epitaph of Jonathan Swift, former Dean
- 3The Boyle Monument — the largest monument in Ireland
- 4Medieval tiled floor and stained glass
- 5The Lady Chapel — oldest part of the cathedral
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Photography coming soon
Key Facts
- Type
- Church
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Denomination
- Anglican (Church of Ireland)
- Established
- 1191 (cathedral status) / 1220 (current structure begun)
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Pilgrim's Note
Every sacred place has its own atmosphere of grace. We encourage visitors to enter in a spirit of prayer and respect, regardless of denomination.