This Anglican cathedral church where the Bishop of Grahamstown keeps his throne, or cathedra, is built in Early English Gothic, the 13th century architectural style that was revived during Queen Victoria’s reign. It is designed to combine all that is best in worship, bringing together the skills of architect, builder, craftsman, musician and poet in the worship of God. Running up the nave are the two great arcades, their arches supported on pillars of black Belgian marble. The long view is broken by the rood-screen guarding the chancel which houses the choir, the bishop’s throne and, finally, the high altar. Ranges of high stained-glass windows pour brilliant light into this sacred place, the focus of the church.