3 Best Churches in Durham

“Durham Cathedral is formally known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin, and St Cuthbert. Durham Cathedral is also the seat of the Bishop of Durham, the fourth-ranked bishop in the Church of England hierarchy. The cathedral has a rich history that dates back centuries. Durham Cathedral was used as a makeshift prison to hold prisoners in 1650. UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site. Over the years, the cathedral has served hundreds of thousands of people as a worship place and tourist attraction. The organ in the cathedral was installed in the 17th century, and it still helps the choir deliver music during worship and other events.”

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“St. Nicholas Church was established to serve the local community with regular masses, prayers and other religious services. The church is a Grade II listed building near the Durham marketplace. St. Nicholas Church, also known as St Nics, is a vibrant and lively Anglican evangelical church that has served the community since the early 12th century. St. Nicholas Church has undergone various renovations and expansions over the years to accommodate the growing population of the community. The old church was demolished, and a new church building was constructed in a decorated Gothic style in 1857. The bell in the church tower, cast in 1687, is one of the oldest rings of bells in the diocese.”

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“St. Oswald's Church with rich historical roots dating back to the 12th century. The church faced various renovations and expansions to accommodate the community's rapidly growing population. St. Oswald's Church has a warm and inviting ambience, which attracts people from the community to visit and attend the masses and prayers held there. The church was rebuilt, and a tower was added in 1834. The highly reviewed feature of the church is its stained glass windows, which also have historical values that date back to 1866. The church's organ has been restored and is used during worship and other events.”

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