Cathedral Map

1. The West Porch : Four panels tell the story of the foundation of Christchurch, from the Canterbury Association in England, to its designation as the first city in New Zealand.
2. Below the fourth panel is the bench mark from which all levels in Christchurch are still taken. It gives Christchurch as 20.314 feet above mean sea level at Lyttelton Harbour.
3. The Votive Candle Stand : With its Judeo Christian symbols and gilded screen designed by Quentin Roake is a memorial to choir member Hamish Roake.
4. Pacific Chapel : Originally located in the north porch in 1971 to mark the centenary of the martyrdom of John Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, it now embraces the whole Pacific, especially our partner Diocese of Polynesia, which provided the design, tapa cloth, mats, carving and kava bowl altar.
5. The Oak Lectern: Given by Emily Harper, wife of the first bishop, it features the eagle symbol of John the Evangelist. The Bible has been read from here since 1881.
6. The : Memorial Chapel of St Michael and St George Was opened in 1949 by Sir Bernard Freyberg VC. The altar was carved by Dean Carrington, in memory of his soldier son Christopher, killed in France in 1916. The carved reredos features native birds and plants. Local regimental colours hang above. 
7. The Chancel : Was completed in 1904 and recently re-modelled with new moveable choir stalls, providing flexible space for smaller services. It features mosaic tiles depicting the first four settlers’ ships and the diocesan coat of arms.
8. The Organ Pipes: Are housed on the north side above the chancel and the main console is opposite. Another console can be seen at floor level beside the Memorial Chapel. The pipe organ, first installed in 1882, was last re-built in 1977.
9. The High Altar : Was given by Dr James Irving in gratitude for a safe voyage from England in 1879. The reredos was carved by Christchurch woodworkers Jake Vivian and Robert Guernsey in kauri from the old Hurunui River Bridge. Six Anglican pioneers are represented: (left from top) Samuel Marsden, Henry Williams and Tamihana te Rauparaha; (right from top) Bishops Selwyn, Harper and Patteson.
10. The Harper Effigy : Depicts Christchurch’s first Bishop, Henry Harper. It was carved by FJ Williamson, personal sculptor to Queen Victoria.
11. The Scott Windows : Were given by Archibald Scott as a centenary gift. They were designed by Canterbury artist William Sutton and made by Miller Studios in Dunedin. They depict Christ transfigured, with Moses and Elias and a variety of native ferns and trees.
12. The Selwyn Memorial Pulpit: This is a memorial to the first (and only) Bishop of New Zealand. The four panels show Selwyn preaching to the Maori, welcoming Bishop Harper, signing the NZ Anglican Church’s first constitution, and at Bishop Patteson’s consecration. 
13. The Tukutuku Panels : These are a traditional Maori artwork made of Kie Kie (flax), leather and rimu. Local prisoners wove the flaxwork under Canon Mae Taurua’s guidance. The panels are a memorial to Bishop Pyatt, fifth Bishop of Christchurch.
14. The Font : Was designed for the Dean of Westminster Abbey, who gave it to this Cathedral in memory of his brother Captain Owen Stanley who reached Akaroa in 1840.
15. The Rose Window and Mosaic Panels : Are best viewed from the middle of the Cathedral. The stonework of the window was presented by the Cathedral Guild and the stained glass by Leonard Harper, son of the first Bishop. The panels are the work of Salviati & Co of Venice, Italy, and represent Christ’s six classic acts of mercy.
16. Tower Entrance and Historic Display : Tickets to climb the tower are available at the Visitors’ Centre (17) souvenir shop. Further information, particularly about columns, windows, organ, pulpit, font and bells is available on request from the shop.
17. Visitors’ Centre