It’s been six years since Iqaluit lost its iconic igloo-shaped Anglican church to arson, but a brand new cross and steeple have helped the nearly rebuilt cathedral reclaim its spot in the city’s skyline.
After travelling more than 2,000 kilometres to Iqaluit from Ottawa, the cross and steeple were affixed to St. Jude’s Anglican Cathedral last week, bringing the project one stage closer to completion.
The cross and steeple arrived by sealift, an ocean ship that travels to Nunavut from southern Canadian ports in the summer months and carries bulk goods, and oversized and specialty items that can’t be flown in by plane.
It was pivotal step on a journey to rebuild the place of worship that’s been filled with patience, planning, building and constant fundraising. The cathedral is the only Anglican church in northern Canada.
It serves as a church, meeting place and sanctuary for stranded passengers.
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