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What is the oldest church in Philadelphia?

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What is the oldest church in Philadelphia?

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The Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church is the oldest church in Philadelphia in continuous use. Joseph Yard and John Harrison began work on the Swedish Lutheran Church from 1698 to 1700. It is located at Columbus Blvd. and Christian Street. Source: Historic Sacred Places of Philadelphia, 2005, p.34-35, Roger W. Moss, 726.5097 M855H, See Also the Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church website.