St John's Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist is the Anglican Cathedral in Hong Kong. The cathedral was built in the middle of the 19th century and continues as an active Anglican congregation today. It is located in the area known as Central (see another post) near Government House, the center of the colonial government.
The 3 pictures are self explanatory. However, there is one aspect of the 1st picture worth noting. Above the door is a plaque with the famous VR symbol for Queen Victoria plus the date. These were ubiquitous around the British empire during and after her reign. However, this is the only one of these that still exists in Hong Kong as a reminder of their history.Read more