Washington National Cathedral

Hidden Colors

The stained glass windows on the south side of the Washington National Cathedral

Vaulted Arches

There are 10-foot vaulted arches in the Washington National Cathedral

High Altar

The Washington National Cathedral's High Altar reflects the significance of the church's life. The cross on the high altar is 6 feet tall.

Christ in Majesty

Reredos of Christ in Majesty, surrounded by sculptures of people of faith of lived during the past 20 centuries.

The Great Choir

The long wooden stalls fo the Great Choir stand between the High Altar and the nave. At the heart of the Great Choirs, is a console for the Cathedral's pipe organ, composed of nearly 10,000 pipes

St Mary's Chapel

Moments of Mary's life is carved in linden wood in this quite chapel in the Washington National Cathedral

St John's Chapel

St. John's Chapel to the right of the High Altar. The reredos depicts the Crucifixion, with St. Mary keeping vigil on the right, and St. John on the left of the cross. The kneeler cushions depict famous Americans, including deceased U.S. Presidents.

War Memorial Chapel

The War Memorial Chapel is a memorial to our nations heroes. The chapel is centered around a sculpture of the suffering Christ. The three stain glass windows are the Freedom windows that honor those from biblical times through the mid-20th centure who gave their lives for freedom. The 9x12 foot needle point tapestry on the left uses the biblical symbol, The Tree of Life to honor the Armed Forces

Suffering Christ

A suffering Christ is depicted in the War Memorial Chapel at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

Stories of Christ

Several of the stained glass windows in the Washington National Cathedral depict stories of Christ

The Rose Window

The Rose Window was installed in 1976. The "Creation" in the middle sends out rays of light radiating as the petals of a rose.

The West Entrance

The Rose Window was installed in 1976. The "Creation" in the middle sends out rays of light radiating as the petals of a rose.

Peaceful

This coloful mosaic, portrays the appearance of Jesus after his resurrection

The South Side of The Cathedral

The majority of the exterior of the Washington National Cathedral was restored and cleaned after the 21

Waiting

The prophets from the twin turrets were dismantle after the 2011 earthquake. Once the grand turret is repaired these stone prophets will be cleaned and take their place a top of the Washington National Cathedral