Grace Episcopal Cathedral Sanctuary
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Grace Episcopal Cathedral Sanctuary

Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA

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In June 1879, Grace Church of Topeka was designated the Cathedral of the diocese at the diocesan convention; The Rev. Richard Ellerby became the first dean on August 1, 1880.

In 1886, the northeast portion of Bethany Place (the seminary for women and later called College of the Sisters of Bethany) was set aside for the construction of a cathedral building. The cornerstone for Guild Hall was laid in September of 1888. This stone can now be found in the wall of the Cathedral terrace garden.

Due to economic woes, it was not until 1910 that the foundation for the Cathedral was laid. By 1912, the walls had been erected but funds were depleted and further construction was halted. Because of fund raising efforts and leadership from Bishop Frank Millspaugh (former Dean) and the Rev. J. P. DeBevers Kaye (who became Dean), money was raised for completion of the Cathedral, with exception of the towers, in 1917.

Bishop Millspaugh did not live to see his dream a reality. He is buried under the high altar. The Rev. Kaye served as Dean of the completed Cathedral for 22 years.

The Cathedral is also home to the Grace Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium located in the Resurrection Chapel. Prior notice of your visit to either resting place is suggested.
In June 1879, Grace Church of Topeka was designated the Cathedral of the diocese at the diocesan convention; The Rev. Richard Ellerby became the first dean on August 1, 1880.

In 1886, the northeast portion of Bethany Place (the seminary for women and later called College of the Sisters of Bethany) was set aside for the construction of a cathedral building. The cornerstone for Guild Hall was laid in September of 1888. This stone can now be found in the wall of the Cathedral terrace garden.

Due to economic woes, it was not until 1910 that the foundation for the Cathedral was laid. By 1912, the walls had been erected but funds were depleted and further construction was halted. Because of fund raising efforts and leadership from Bishop Frank Millspaugh (former Dean) and the Rev. J. P. DeBevers Kaye (who became Dean), money was raised for completion of the Cathedral, with exception of the towers, in 1917.

Bishop Millspaugh did not live to see his dream a reality. He is buried under the high altar. The Rev. Kaye served as Dean of the completed Cathedral for 22 years.

The Cathedral is also home to the Grace Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium located in the Resurrection Chapel. Prior notice of your visit to either resting place is suggested.

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