Cathedral of St. John the Divine Lights Up Columns for Pride Month

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has lit its columns in bright, beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ communities during Pride Month.

The Cathedral, located in historic Morningside Heights, has long been a home for progressive social causes, beginning with its charter as a “house of prayer for all people.” As one of the first religious institutions in New York City to champion the causes of LGBTQ people, including the fight for marriage equality, the Cathedral has built upon a legacy of inclusivity and a powerful religious presence in the fight for social justice.

In the 1960s, the church hosted civil rights and anti-war meetings. It pushed boundaries by consecrating female priests and bishops. It honors social innovators like Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King, Jr. in statuary and stained glass.

For more information, visit stjohndivine.org.

Source: www.ilovetheupperwestside.com, by Mike Mishkin