About Washington National Cathedral
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Washington National Cathedral is called to serve as a spiritual home for the nation. It seeks to be a catalyst for spiritual harmony in our nation, renewal in the churches, reconciliation among faiths, and compassion in our world. Since the celebrated moment in 1907 when workmen laid its Foundation Stone, the majestic structure has played a vital role in our nation's history: the Cathedral has long served as a grand spiritual center where Americans unite to worship and pray, mourn the passing of world leaders, and confront the pressing moral and social issues of the day. Its work includes worship, education, and social action that promote grounding principles of justice, equality, and peace.
