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| Christ Episcopal Cathedral |
| A Christ Centered Community called to Hospitality, Healing and Hope |
In 1872, Christ Church became the first
Episcopal Church in Salina, as small frame
structure that included a bell tower, at 127 S.
8th St and has been a cornerstone of the
community ever since.
Before this time Episcopalians in Salina had
met in many make-shift locations including a
general store and buildings of other churches.
It wasn’t until May 29, 1906 that the
cornerstone for Christ Cathedral was laid at
138 S. 8th St.
The Cathedral was first envisioned by the Right
Rev. Sheldon M. Griswold, the first Bishop of
the Missionary District of Salina, and made
possible by a very generous donation from Mrs.
Sarah E. Batterson, a wealthy widow of an
Episcopal priest, who was looking for a way to
memorialize her late husband, the Rev. Herman
Batterson.
On January 8, 1908, Christ Cathedral opened
for the first service “Christ Cathedral became
an expression—in stone, wood and glass—of the
glory of God and the dignity and creativity of
man. The building of the Cathedral is a
marvelous testimony to the faith and
determination of the early Episcopalians in
Salina and our Diocese,” wrote the Very Rev.
M. Richard Hatfield, former dean of Christ
Cathedral.
The Cathedral features many beautiful, one-of-
a kind stained glass windows, a full carillon of
23 bells that toll every day and
electronpneumatic pipe organ. From the first
general store meetings to the ethereal mystery
of the historic Cathedral, Christ Cathedral has
continued the mission with which it was
established, striving to welcome and love all
and bring glory to God, while providing a place
for families to worship and become involved
with a relationship with God.
A complete history can be found in the books
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name: The History
of Christ Cathedral and Christ Cathedral: A
Priceless Heritage. For purchase information,
contact the Cathedral office at 785-827-4440.
Episcopal Church in Salina, as small frame
structure that included a bell tower, at 127 S.
8th St and has been a cornerstone of the
community ever since.
Before this time Episcopalians in Salina had
met in many make-shift locations including a
general store and buildings of other churches.
It wasn’t until May 29, 1906 that the
cornerstone for Christ Cathedral was laid at
138 S. 8th St.
The Cathedral was first envisioned by the Right
Rev. Sheldon M. Griswold, the first Bishop of
the Missionary District of Salina, and made
possible by a very generous donation from Mrs.
Sarah E. Batterson, a wealthy widow of an
Episcopal priest, who was looking for a way to
memorialize her late husband, the Rev. Herman
Batterson.
On January 8, 1908, Christ Cathedral opened
for the first service “Christ Cathedral became
an expression—in stone, wood and glass—of the
glory of God and the dignity and creativity of
man. The building of the Cathedral is a
marvelous testimony to the faith and
determination of the early Episcopalians in
Salina and our Diocese,” wrote the Very Rev.
M. Richard Hatfield, former dean of Christ
Cathedral.
The Cathedral features many beautiful, one-of-
a kind stained glass windows, a full carillon of
23 bells that toll every day and
electronpneumatic pipe organ. From the first
general store meetings to the ethereal mystery
of the historic Cathedral, Christ Cathedral has
continued the mission with which it was
established, striving to welcome and love all
and bring glory to God, while providing a place
for families to worship and become involved
with a relationship with God.
A complete history can be found in the books
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name: The History
of Christ Cathedral and Christ Cathedral: A
Priceless Heritage. For purchase information,
contact the Cathedral office at 785-827-4440.
| History of Christ Cathedral |