St Sylvester's, Elgin
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Church Overview
The church and presbytery were designed and completed in 1844, architect Thomas Mackenzie of Elgin. Dedication in recognition of the financial support by the younger brother of Sir William Drummond of Grantully who took the name Sylvester on converting to Catholicism. Lady altar 1915, by R B Pratt. Sanctuary altered 1968 in keeping with the new liturgy. Major alterations to church and adjoining school 2000 to form sacristy and meeting rooms, by Ashley Bartlam Partnership. Large cross by the monks of Pluscarden.
Services
Saturday Vigil 7.00pm; Sunday 11.45am
Opening Arrangements
Open by arrangement
Linked Churches
St Columba's, Lossiemouth, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Chapeltown of Glenlivet, Church of the Incarnation, Tombae, Church of the Sacred Heart, Aberlour, St Mary's, Dufftown
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The information about churches in Scotland's Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. The information is not authoritative; please contact us to let us know of any errors or omissions.
