Westminster Abbey – Overview
Westminster Abbey, formally known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter after Elizabeth I officially gave it this title in 1560. It is not a cathedral, it dodges the jurisdiction of the diocese and the province it lies in, but to be precise it is termed as “Royal Peculiar” under the jurisdiction of a Dean. Dr. David Hoyle is the 39th Dean of this very collegiate church, announced on 16th November 2019.
The Abbey as of today hosts ceremonies of national magnitude. The Complex is known to have been an Abbey, Coronation venue, Royal Wedding venue, Burial site, and Holy monastery throughout its long history.
Westminster Abbey is situated in the Westminster province, west of the Westminster Palace in Westminster city in London, England. The Westminster Abbey along with St. Margaret’s Church and the Houses of Parliament altogether is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Westminster Abbey – Location, History, Facts
Let’s dive into the oceanic currents of one of the most iconic churches of all time. Well, pack your bags, and yeah do not forget to get an English dictionary before visiting the destination as this time we’re off to the land of the Birth of English, England. Now, the church we’re seeing today is not just some ordinary church as we’ve already mentioned it as one of the most iconic with the living history of 1000 years, so yeah it is, living up to its status, the one and only, Westminster Abbey. Let’s get to know about Westminster Abbey in detail like its location, history, and amazing facts associated with it, in this article.
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