Cathedral of Christ the King (Archdiocese of Atlanta)
Cathedral of Christ the King is in Georgia (United States) and is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
It is dedicated to Christ the King.
| Cathedral of Christ the King | |
| Dedication: | Christ the King |
| Venerated Saints: | |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of Atlanta |
| Deanery: | Central Deanery |
| Address: | 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
| Coordinates: | 33.845893, -84.380740 |
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Subdivision: | Georgia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Fulton County |
| Website: | https://cathedralctk.com/ |
| Founded: | 1936 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | ask@ctking.com |
History
The Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta was established in 1936 as the mother church for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The parish was founded to serve the growing Catholic community in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The land for the cathedral was once the site of a mansion owned by the Ku Klux Klan, which was demolished to make way for the church. The architectural firm of Henry D. Dagit & Sons designed the cathedral in a French Neo-Gothic style with Art Deco elements. The cornerstone was laid on October 31, 1937, and the cathedral was dedicated on January 18, 1939.
The cathedral was elevated to its status when the Diocese of Atlanta was created in 1956 from the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta, and its first bishop, Francis Edward Hyland, was installed. Over the years, it has been recognized for its beautiful architecture, notably being called "Atlanta's most beautiful building" by Architectural Record Magazine in 1939. The cathedral has been a focal point for Catholic life in Atlanta, hosting numerous significant events, including the ordination of priests and bishops, and various archdiocesan celebrations.[1][2]
Related parishes
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Atlanta, GA - Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA