History of St. Matthews Church Francisville Philadelphia

von Franklin Spencer Edmonds

424 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"History of St. Matthews Church Francisville Philadelphia" provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the evolution of one of Philadelphia's notable religious institutions. Written by Franklin Spencer Edmonds, this work documents the founding, growth, and spiritual legacy of the parish from its early 19th-century beginnings through the first quarter of the 20th century. The narrative explores the church's deep connections to the Francisville neighborhood, offering a window into the social and cultural development of the local community.The text highlights the leadership of various rectors, the contributions of dedicated lay members, and the physical expansion of the church's architecture. As a thorough chronicle of an Episcopal congregation, it serves as an important resource for those interested in American religious history, urban development in Philadelphia, and local genealogy. Edmonds captures the challenges and milestones of the congregation, emphasizing the church's enduring role as a center for worship and community service. This historical account remains a valuable primary source for understanding the religious fabric of the Middle Atlantic region during a transformative era in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.