The Parish
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In 2002 Transfiguration Parish celebrated its 175th anniversary. The parish was founded by Father Felix Varela, a Cuban-born priest who became vicar general of the archdiocese, to serve the wave of Irish immigra nts arriving in New York. In 1853 the parish moved to the Mott Street building, built 201 years ago as an Episcopal church and later used as a Lutheran church.
The church, majestic in scope, is crammed into a small space along Mott Street where its architectural features are hard to envision. These pictures were taken 17 November 2002 by Rich Foy as a service was being held for fallen firefighters from the Sept 11 bombing of the World Trade Center. The area is now considered Chinatown for most modern New Yorkers.
The church, majestic in scope, is crammed into a small space along Mott Street where its architectural features are hard to envision. These pictures were taken 17 November 2002 by Rich Foy as a service was being held for fallen firefighters from the Sept 11 bombing of the World Trade Center. The area is now considered Chinatown for most modern New Yorkers.
Creator
Mary Ann Poust
Date Created
November 2002
