Where Were You September 29, 1907?
Diocesan Press Service. December 29, 1975 [75459]
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In 1976 Washington Cathedral will celebrate the completion of the nave in a series of dedication services from Easter through Labor Day. The cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, is the sixth largest in the world.
The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre Jr., dean of Washington Cathedral, is seeking the names and addresses of persons who were present at the laying of the foundation stone for the cathedral on September 29, 1907. The dean would especially like to invite these persons and their families to attend the dedication services.
The dedication of the nave 1976 will commence with the unveiling of the new west rose window on Easter Eve April 17. Following dedication dates are: June 5 through June 6, the nave dedication service with the Rt. Rev. William F. Creighton, Bishop of Washington presiding; July 4, National Day, dedication of the nave for the service of the nation, the Rt. Rev. John Maury Allin, Presiding Bishop officiating. The Archbishop of Canterbury will officiate at the service for the Anglican Communion September 12, concluding the dedication of the nave 1976 celebration.
If you attended the Foundation Stone service September 29, 1907 or know any who attended, please call the Communications Office, 202/966-3500 ext. 247 or write Washington Cathedral, Communications Office, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C. 20016.