St Thomas's Church, Huddersfield
St Thomas's Church is a Church of England church in the Diocese of Leeds. It is situated in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England and is a Grade II* listed building.[1] The church was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and built between 1857 and 1859. It was consecrated in 1859 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009.
| St Thomas's Church | |
|---|---|
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| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Tradition | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Thomas |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Rt Revd Tony Robinson SSC (AEO) |
Tradition
St Thomas's stands in the Modern Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As the parish rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Wakefield (currently Tony Robinson).[2]
References
- Historic England. "Church Of St Thomas (1134950)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- "St Thomas, Huddersfield". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
External links
- Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1134950)". National Heritage List for England.
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