St Paul's & St George's Church, Edinburgh
Denomination: Scottish Episcopal
Address: 46 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU
Local Authority: Edinburgh
Listing: A
Church Website
Church Overview
Originally bult as St Paul’s Chapel for the growing number local Episcopalian residents, it was consecrated on 30 Jan 1818. The building was designed by architect Archibald Elliott in perpendicular Gothic style, with octagonal corner turrets, pierced parapets and crocketted finials.
The congregation of St Paul’s merged with that of nearby St George’s church in 1932, adopting the new joint name for their new shared home. St George’s can still be seen today further along York Place and is now in use as a casino. Today St Paul’s and St George’s is known affectionally to locals and “Ps and Gs”.
A matching sanctuary was added by architects Peddie & Kinnear in 1892. Pulpit, reredos and rood screen were commissions by JM Dick Peddie and Forbes Smith, with reredos portraying Christ, St Paul and St Cuthbert. Chapel near entrance dedicated to fallen of World War One. Stained glass depicting several Scottish saints. Organ by John Stetzer, moved from Cowgate Chapel in 1818, enlarged by Harrison and Harrison in 1906. Single relocated bell in tower was originally created for coronation of Charles ! in 1633. No longer rung. Significant interior alterations took place in 2008, overseen by Lee Boyd Architects.
Services
Sundays: 10.00 am (with children’s groups), 12 noon (Liturgical Communion) and 7.00pm (worship service)
Opening Arrangements
Not open except for events and services
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