Divine Light: A Self-guided tour of St Patrick’s Cathedral

This hour-long self-guided indoor tour reveals St. Patrick’s Cathedral as a masterpiece of sacred storytelling in glass, stone, and light. Discover how its stained-glass windows convey biblical tales, legends, and Catholic identity in 19th-century New York. Learn to interpret Gothic symbolism, from saints and martyrs to architectural features evoking transcendence. Highlights include: • The Great Rose Window, symbolizing eternity • 18 stained-glass panels on the lives of St. Patrick and the Virgin Mary • Tomb of Venerable Pierre Toussaint • Cardinal hats suspended from the ceiling • The Miracle of the Roses and other legends in glass • Grand central nave of arches, columns, and radiant light