The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Anglican Church of the Diocese of West Malaysia, the cathedral of the episcopate. The church building is a fine example of colonial architecture brought here by the British in the XIX century.

The first Anglican church building in Kuala Lumpur, consecrated on February 13, 1887, was wooden. Its construction cost a little more than $ 1,000. At that time, the Anglican community was small, so until 1893, a small building easily displaced all believers. By the way, the wooden church has survived to this day, and now it houses the headquarters of the Royal Malaysian Police.

The foundation stone of the new building, already stone, was laid on 3 February 1894 by the British Viceroy Sir Treacher and Bishop Hose. The viceroy, armed with a silver spatula, initiated the construction of the cathedral.

Over the century of its existence, the building of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary has significantly expanded, it has a wonderful organ created by the famous master Henry Willis. They say that this instrument has a completely unique sound. If you are lucky enough to visit Kuala Lumpur, you will be able to appreciate his voice and listen to the singing of the local parish choir.