Question 1

When was Old St Paul's consecrated according to the consecration plaque?

Accepted Answer

June 6, 1866

Question 2

What material were the original bells of Old St Paul's made from?

Accepted Answer

Bronze

Question 3

The baptismal font was moved to its present position when what was added?

Accepted Answer

The baptistry

Question 4

Whose signatures were discovered on a panel during restoration work in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The church's original builders

Question 5

The illuminated panels were gifted by which New Zealand artist?

Accepted Answer

Charles Barraud

Question 6

Which flags are displayed on the left side as you face the altar?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand Merchant Navy and Royal Navy

Question 7

The US flag displayed has 48 stars because it was gifted before which states joined the United States?

Accepted Answer

Alaska and Hawaii

Question 8

How were pews reserved for individuals or families in Old St Paul's?

Accepted Answer

By paying an annual subscription

Question 9

The Seddon memorial pulpit was donated in memory of whom?

Accepted Answer

Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand

Question 10

What is the only remaining part of the original 1877 water-powered organ?

Accepted Answer

A tap

Question 11

The litany desk was donated in memory of which respected local teacher?

Accepted Answer

Mary Anne Swainson

Question 12

The brass lectern was made in which city?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 13

What is uncertain about the carved head found above the window?

Accepted Answer

Its identity

Question 14

The dean's stall is made from panels that were originally in which English cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Wells Cathedral

Question 15

What does the Latin word 'cathedra' refer to in a church context?

Accepted Answer

The seat for a bishop

Question 16

The altar is made of kauri and which other type of wood?

Accepted Answer

pūriri

Question 17

The brass cross and candlesticks are copies of those found in which English cathedral's Chapter House?

Accepted Answer

Lichfield Cathedral

Question 18

What caused the slight bend in the brass cross on the altar?

Accepted Answer

An earthquake in 1945

Question 19

What is the name of the special basin found in the clergy vestry, used for washing linens?

Accepted Answer

Piscina

Question 20

Originally, most windows in Old St Paul's were what type of glass?

Accepted Answer

Plain frosted glass

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