Cathedral History & Art

Cathedral Archivist, Michael Lampen, provides interesting articles about our history, the building, and important events that have occurred here.

Nature in Needlepoint
In Cherishing Creation, we explore the rich and diverse flora and fauna of California as expressed in the sanctuary and choir needlepoint of Grace Cathedral.  

The Lord is My Shepherd
Perhaps the most beautiful window in Grace Cathedral, the Twenty-Third Psalm window is poetry in glass; a feast for the eyes, and a comfort for the spirit.  

Gospel in Glass
From Matthew to John: Iconography of the Charles Connick Stained Glass Windows in the Chapel of Grace, Grace Cathedral

Bible in Bronze
Sacred to three world faiths, the timeless stories of the Old Testament come alive in the famous Doors of Paradise, masterpiece of Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti. This in-depth look at the Doors explores a "Bible in Bronze."   

Ansel Adams at Grace Cathedral
Perhaps America's greatest 20th century photographer, Ansel Adams' mastery of his medium is just as evident in his commercial work. His unique Grace Cathedral series, made in 1935, is presented here for the first time. 

Discography
A listing of the celebrations of Christmas, Easter and other spiritual occasions at the Cathedral, that have been permanently preserved on LPs, cassettes, CDs and DVDs. 

Dr. Martin Luther King Preaches in 1965
An overflow crowd attended this momentous occasion at the height of the civil rights movement.