Christ Episcopal Church (Williamsport, PA)
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Christ Episcopal Church is an historical church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
. Founded in 1841, it is the first Episcopal Church of Williamsport and as such, is the mother of all of the other Episcopal Churches in and around the city. It has a distinctive character as the high-church or Anglo-catholic Episcopal parish in the city. Its sanctuary is regarded as one of the most beautiful classical worship spaces in central Pennsylvania, being appointed with several genuine Tiffany stained-glass windows, encaustic tilework, and much fine brass and artisanal woodwork. It is also noted historically for the tenure of its eleventh Rector, the Rev. Dr. John Henry Hopkins, Jr.
, composer of the beloved Epiphany
Hymn "We Three Kings of Orient Are."
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
. Founded in 1841, it is the first Episcopal Church of Williamsport and as such, is the mother of all of the other Episcopal Churches in and around the city. It has a distinctive character as the high-church or Anglo-catholic Episcopal parish in the city. Its sanctuary is regarded as one of the most beautiful classical worship spaces in central Pennsylvania, being appointed with several genuine Tiffany stained-glass windows, encaustic tilework, and much fine brass and artisanal woodwork. It is also noted historically for the tenure of its eleventh Rector, the Rev. Dr. John Henry Hopkins, Jr.
John Henry Hopkins, Jr.
John Henry Hopkins, Jr. was an American clergyman and hymnist, most famous for composing the song "We Three Kings of Orient Are" in 1857.-Life:...
, composer of the beloved Epiphany
Epiphany
Epiphany may refer to:* Epiphany , a Christian holiday on January 6 celebrating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus* Epiphany , a sudden realization of great truth...
Hymn "We Three Kings of Orient Are."