December 2, 1697 - St. Paul’s Cathedral Dedicated

St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, was dedicated on December 2, 1697. This cathedral has been an icon for the Church of England since its construction. Designed by England’s most celebrated architect Christopher Wren, it was the site of the funerals of both Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. The cathedral is still used today and is the mother church of the London Diocese.