One would think that such a historic church as this in the heart of Mount Allison University's university town of Sackville New Brunswick would have a least one video on the Youtube channel to showcase the church to the public; tour of the inside to show its beautiful stained glass and design? Curiously there is nothing to suggest this is a church that has any desire to promote or educate.
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"Heritage Value
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with Bishop John Medley.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is significant in Sackville for its distinctive Gothic Revival style architecture. It was built in 1856 as Sackville was fast becoming the centre of activity in the parish. It was opened in October 1857 and consecrated in October 1858 by Bishop John Medley. It was the first church, after Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, to be built according to plans submitted by Bishop Medley.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is associated with over one hundred churches that Bishop Medley had been involved with either in construction or renovation. His interest in Gothic Revival architecture, recreating a medieval stone building in New Brunswick wood and his desire to see the church maintain a visible presence in the midst of an evolving society are well seen in the building and its location.
Source: Town of Sackville, Historic Places File Cabinet, St. Paul's Anglican Church File"
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