Saint Thomas Church
Description
St Thomas Church (Églyise dé Saint Thonmas) in St. Helier, Jersey, is the largest church in the Channel Islands. Built in Gothic style, it opened in 1887, serving Catholic refugees from France after the Revolution. The church was consecrated in 1893 and long administered by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It was adapted for new liturgy in 1984 and restored in 2006–07.
The church features a cruciform layout with nave, aisles, transepts, and chancel, richly decorated with frescoes, sculptures, and stained glass. Its vaults are supported by buttresses with gargoyles, and the tower with granite spire rises 196 feet. Inside are notable artworks, a 1959 Henry Willis organ, and a gallery supported by clustered stone pillars. The belfry holds a peal of five bells from French foundries.
Address
Garden Lane, Jersey, United Kingdom
Established
1885
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