Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist — Attraction in Charleston

My friend wanted to attend a Christmas concert by the King's Counterpoint on Dec. 18, 2022. I believe this is their 9th annual program of sacred and secular music spanning 900 years. This expertly restored cathedral was the perfect setting for the mostly acapella performance. The clarity of the vocal tones was remarkable, though hearing the classic organ was also a treat. After intermission, the choir was joined by the youth of Goose Creek Chamber Choir. Soulful elements and rhythm added to the experience at that point and climaxed in a couple of classic carols. If you are near Charleston, I guarantee an enhanced holiday if you can behold the visual and auditory beauty of the reason for the season at the Cathedral of St. John...

This is a really beautiful cathedral in a area of Charleston that isn't really near anything else. To be honest, it was really nice to go in for some air conditioning after having walked outside in the heat for a long time. Air conditioning aside, the inside is beautiful... They are also planning a renovation to make the decor closer to what it used to look like. Now, everything has been painted white. There is a section where you can see what it will all look like when completed. I wouldn't necessarily go out of your way to see it, but it's in a beautiful area with lots of other things to see and would be worth...

I love the older churches. There seems to be more reverence during mass. Monsignor Brovey's services are always good.

I did have someone chatting during almost every silence before and during the mass last night but that is unusual. The crying child happens but that I can usually tune out.

The bathrooms are downstairs but not accessible from inside the church. You must go out the front door, turn left, and go down the side of the building. About halfway down there will be a door and the bathrooms are inside in the 1st left hallway. There are 2 and I don't believe they...