Cleveland has some stunning historic churches, which are great spots to visit either for their worship services, educational programming or just to take in the beautiful architecture. Check out all 10 on this list.
Old Stone Church
91 Public Sq.
Old Stone Church has been a staple in Public Square since 1827, making it the oldest building in the square. They host various events open to the public, including Sunday worship and church tours.
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91 Public Sq.
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91 Public Sq.
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91 Public Sq.
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91 Public Sq.
Photo via tubbums2/InstagramTrinity Cathedral
2230 Euclid Ave.
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2230 Euclid Ave.
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2230 Euclid Ave.
Photo via greg_is_downtown/InstagramSt. Colman Parish
2027 West 65th St.
St. Colman’s, known for its celebration of Irish and other immigrants who founded the establishment, is open for weekly Mass and Holy Days.
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2027 West 65th St.
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2027 West 65th St.
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2027 West 65th St.
Photo via olsen.jena/InstagramSt. Vitus Church
6019 Lausche Ave.
St. Vitus, on Cleveland’s east side, celebrated its 125th year anniversary in 2018. They hold public masses every day of the week.
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6019 Lausche Ave.
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6019 Lausche Ave.
Photo via greg_is_downtown/InstagramThe Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
1007 Superior Ave.
St. John’s is open for Mass, confession, and keeps cathedral hours throughout the week. They also offer online services via Formed.org that showcase their upcoming readings and supplement their services.
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1007 Superior Ave.
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1007 Superior Ave.
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1007 Superior Ave.
Photo via tjgunn/InstagramSt. Stephen Church
1930 West 54th St.
St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church has been open since the late 1800s, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places about one hundred years later. They are open to the public for masses, confession, and devotions.
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1930 West 54th St.
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1930 West 54th St.
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1930 West 54th St.
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1930 West 54th St.
Photo via greg_is_downtown/InstagramThe Church of the Covenant
11205 Euclid Ave.
The Church of the Covenant offers public Sunday services, in addition to being open weekly for reflection and meditation, but they also offer community outreach services and more in-depth theological study for those interested.
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11205 Euclid Ave.
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11205 Euclid Ave.
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11205 Euclid Ave.
Photo via crsauer/InstagramAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Church
2187 West 14th St.
This Tremont church hosts the Tremont Greek Festival, which is a great spot to try out some new food. They also offer Sunday Orthros and Divine Liturgy.
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2187 West 14th St.
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2187 West 14th St.
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2187 West 14th St.
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2187 West 14th St.
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2187 West 14th St.
Photo via 440photocle/InstagramPilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
2592 West 14th St.
This Tremont mainstay has been around since the 1800s, celebrating diversity and social justice. They are open to the public for Sunday worship services, in addition to regular educational lectures through their “Spirits and Social Justice” series, and encourage all to come.
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2592 West 14th St.
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2592 West 14th St.
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2592 West 14th St.
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2592 West 14th St.
Photo via vmccarter/InstagramSt. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral
733 Starkweather Ave.
This gorgeous space offers up some of the best Russian-architecture this side of the Volga River. They offer public liturgical services throughout the week.
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733 Starkweather Ave.
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733 Starkweather Ave.
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733 Starkweather Ave.
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733 Starkweather Ave.
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733 Starkweather Ave.
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