This memorial commemorates the establishment of the Garrison Church of St. George.
Garrison Church of St. George
City/Municipality
Sydney
Memorial Number
12001-093
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Address
Nepean Street and George Street
Location
Cemetery beside St. George Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
46.1428323, -60.1946175
Submitted By
Marilyn Gurney
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TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN LOVING MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO LIE HERE.
"THE ETERNAL GOD IS THY REFUGE, AND UNDERNEATH
ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS." DEUT. 33:27
IN ITS INCEPTION AS A GARRISON CHAPEL, ST. GEORGE’S
MINISTERED TO ALL DENOMINATIONS AS THE OLDEST CHURCH
ON CAPE BRETON ISLAND.
THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS AND MANY GARRISON MEMBERS
WERE BURIED HERE.
THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE WAS CEDED TO
THE SETTLEMENT OF SYDNEY BY THE GARRISON IN 1785.
MAY YOU FIND SERENITY AND PEACE IN THESE SURROUNDINGS.
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ST. GEORGES
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Sydney
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Type Description
Stele
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6410
