Charleston is also sometimes called the Holy City. That is because of the large number of churches in the city. The city has many outstanding and fascinating religious structures. Take the following walk to see the most popular churches in Downtown Charleston.
1) St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a very beautiful church dating back to the year of 1836. It is an active church in the community. Besides its religious services, it organizes many other community and charity activities. It also has space for wedding receptions.
Image Courtesy of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
2) St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church
St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church is very popular with locals as well as with tourists. It was founded in 1850 and is a beautiful Gothic structure with a magnificent interior. The church still has its old charm and is very active within the community.
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3) Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church was developed especially for people of color and is also known as “Mother Emanuel”. It is also the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church in the entire world, built in 1891 in the Gothic Revival style.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Peter Wigmore
4) Citadel Square Baptist Church
Citadel Square Baptist Church is located in a very beautiful structure and it is, also, a very active church that welcomes everybody, regardless of the person's background, to join in its activities. The Citadel Square Baptist Church has many community and social activities.
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5) St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is a very beautiful structure located on King Street in the city of Charleston. It represents a very active religious community and runs the Community Outreach Center that helps people in need. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is one of the many important religious places for the locals.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Katherine Schneider
6) Second Presbyterian Church
The Second Presbyterian Church is considered to be the oldest Presbyterian structure in Charleston, it was built in 1809 by James and John Gordon. It is a very beautiful structure and is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. The church has been restored numerous times since it's foundation, but it still keeps its charm.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Fred Van Driessche
7) New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church
The New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church is not only a beautiful sight and a religious place with regular services, it is also a place for various, interesting community and cultural activities like concerts, festivals and other events that are hosted here.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and BlancheK