Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Philip (Atlanta)

Cathedral of Saint Philip
The cathedral in 2013
Cathedral of Saint Philip is located in Atlanta
Cathedral of Saint Philip
Cathedral of Saint Philip
Location in Atlanta
33°49′51″N 84°23′14″W / 33.83083°N 84.38722°W / 33.83083; -84.38722
Location2744 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
DenominationEpiscopal Church
Websitecathedralatl.org
History
Founded1848
Consecrated1980
Architecture
Architect(s)Francis Palmer Smith
StyleGothic Revival
Groundbreaking1933
Completed1962
Specifications
MaterialsLimestone
Administration
DioceseAtlanta
Clergy
Bishop(s)Rob Wright
Vicar(s)The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr.
DeanThe Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler

The Cathedral of Saint Philip, also known as St. Philip's Cathedral or St. Philip's is an Episcopal cathedral in the U.S. State of Georgia, in the City of Atlanta. Located on Peachtree Road in Buckhead (Atlanta) at what is popularly called "Jesus Junction". St. Philip's has become one of the largest Episcopal congregations in the United States, with a membership of approximately 7,000. St. Philip's is named in honor of St. Philip the Evangelist, a deacon in the early Christian Church. The Cathedral of St. Philip is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.