St Matthias Anglican Church
Paddington, NSW 2021
Church Information
Church Name: | St Matthias Anglican Church |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
Street Address: | 471-475 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia |
Suburb: | Paddington |
State: | NSW |
Postcode: | 2021 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 24-03-1859 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | The foundation stone was laid on 24/.3/1859 by the Lord Bishop. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. |
Date Opened: | 26-05-1861 |
Date Closed: | unknown |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
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The St Matthias Anglican Church, Paddington is in the Parish of Centennial Park and the Diocese of Sydney. Early Anglican services in the district were held in the school, the nearby Victoria Barracks, later in the school/church. The first part of the present church building was opened by Bishop Barker on 26/5/1861. Over the ensuing years the church was completed, altered, extended, the church hall and rectory erected. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 12/12/2020.
Last Updated: Saturday 29th January, 2022