Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia

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Church of the Holy Trinity is an episcopal church on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first service in the church building, designed by Scottish architect John Knotman, was held on March 27, 1859. The church's rector from 1862 to 1869 was Phillips Brooks, probably most famous as the author of the lyrics to the familiar Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem. The church is also known for its numerous stained glass windows including five by Louis Comfort Tiffany and one by Luc-Olivier Merson.

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