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of New York, seeking consecration. After passage of a special enabling act by Parliament, White and Provoost were consecrated in early 1787 by the archbishops of Canterbury and York.
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When the congregation outgrew the original building twenty years after its construction, they decided to erect a new church, the most sumptuous in the
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and a unique historic site that continues its original function as an Episcopal parish. More than 250,000 tourists visit the church each year.
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Bishop White returned to Philadelphia that Easter Sunday. In 1789, under White's direction, the first meeting of the
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Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia
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Brass plaques mark the pews where these individuals once sat. At the convening of the
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Several notable people are buried in the church and adjacent churchyard, including:
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Christ Church, 22–26 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Center City, Philadelphia
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Visionary Road to the Capital: The Little Known Story of John Harris, Jr
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Churches on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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was baptized is still in use at Christ Church; it was sent to
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and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Christ Church's congregation included 15 signers of the
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US National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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Teitelman, Edward & Longstreth, Richard W. (1981),
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for decades. White is buried in the church's chancel.
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Political influence of Evangelicalism in Latin America
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Christ Church was founded in 1695 by members of the
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A historical account of Christ Church, Philadelphia
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List of National Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia
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