Which cathedral in New York City is the world’s largest Anglican cathedral?

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City is widely described as the world’s largest Anglican cathedral.

The cathedral stands on Amsterdam Avenue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Construction began in 1892, and the design moved from a Romanesque-Byzantine scheme by Heins & LaFarge toward a Gothic Revival design associated with Ralph Adams Cram. Work continued intermittently, leaving parts of the building unfinished.

Its great size reflects the ambitions of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, but the building is also notable for its changing architectural history. The cathedral contains memorials, artworks, chapels, and a large rose window, while its grounds include sculptures and gardens.

The word Anglican can be confusing in an American setting: the cathedral belongs to the Episcopal Church, the United States member church of the Anglican Communion. It is not the same institution as nearby St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is Roman Catholic.