Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul is one of Charleston’s most prominent historic landmarks. Originally established as St. Paul’s Church in the Radcliffeborough neighborhood, construction of the building began in 1810 and was completed in 1815. Designed by architects James and John Gordon, the church reflects the Classical Revival style that was popular in the early nineteenth century. In 1949, St. Paul’s merged with nearby St. Luke’s Church, creating the present congregation, and the building later became the cathedral church of the Diocese of South Carolina. Standing at the corner of Coming and Vanderhorst streets, the cathedral has witnessed more than two centuries of Charleston history, surviving wars, hurricanes, earthquakes, and the many changes that have shaped the city.

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul stands on Coming Street in Charleston.