Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece

Created in 1878

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 15, 2023

1. The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece Marker

This is to right of display, between the two white crosses, but this photo is placed here in this entry because of English-speaking audience.

Inscription.
The Parish of St. John the Baptist was founded in 1820 on the corner of Mill and Market Streets, Paterson, New Jersey. By 1860, a burgeoning congregation necessitated a relocation, and sixteen lots were purchased on the corner of Grand and Main Streets. On that site, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist first welcomed parishioners for worship on July 31, 1870. Thanks to the generosity of State Senator John Hinchcliffe, a new altar and reredos (decorated screens) were installed in 1878. After enhancing the worship space for over a hundred years, the Hinchcliffe Altar was removed during the 1987 Cathedral renovation for the Diocesan Golden Jubilee.

The original Hinchcliffe Altar was made of wood and painted white. Displayed here, the Lamb of God, was the centerpiece of that creation. The depiction of the lamb was most fitting for the Cathedral since the lambs is traditionally the symbol for both Christ and St. John the Baptist. In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist points to Jesus as "the Lamb of God." Likewise, in much of Christian art, John the Baptist is depicted as holding the lamb.

Joyfully, in 2019,

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the centerpiece of the Hinchcliffe Altar was restored by R. Dario Cano A., a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world."
(John 1:29)

[Spanish text, including marker title]

LA PIEZA CENTRAL DEL ALTAR HINCHCLIFFE
CREADA EN 1878

La parroquia de San Juan el Bautista fue fundada en 1820 en la esquina de las calles Mill y Market, Paterson, New Jersey. En 1860, una comunidad floreciente necesitaba una nuevaubicación, y es así que dieciséis lotes en la esquina de las calles Grand y Main fueron comprados. En ese sitio, la Catedral de San Juan el Bautista recibió a los feligreses por primera vez el 31 de julio de 1870. Gracias a la generosidad del senador del estado John Hinchcliffe, un nuevo altar y tallado (Montura decorada) fueron instalados en 1878. Después de exaltar el espacio de adoración por más de cien años, el Altar Hinchcliffe fue retirado durante la renovación de la Catedral en 1987 para el Jubileo de Oro Diocesano.

El Altar Hinchcliffe original fue hecho de madera y pintado de blanco. Exhibido aquí, el Cordero de Dios, fue la pieza

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 15, 2023

2. The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece Marker

This is to left of display, between the two white crosses.

central de esa creación. La representación del cordero fue la más adecuada para la Catedral, ya que el cordero es tradicionalmente el símbolo de Cristo y de San Juan el Bautista. En el Evangelio de Juan, Juan el Bautista señala a Jesús como "el Cordero de Dios". Del mismo modo, en gran parte del arte cristiano, se representa a Juan el Bautista sosteniendo el cordero.

Con entusiasmo, en 2019, la pieza central del Altar Hinchcliffe fue restaurada por R. Dario Cano A., un feligrés de la Catedral de San Juan el Bautista.

"He aquí, el Cordero de Dios, que quita los pecados del mundo".
(Juan 1:29)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1870.

Location. 40° 54.769′ N, 74° 10.286′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Grand Street and Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 389 Grand Street, Paterson NJ 07505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 15, 2023

3. The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece Marker

Bishop Frank J. Rodimer Parish Center, near the Cathedral

North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Passaic County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Cathedral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (about 300 feet away); The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza (about 300 feet away); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (about 400 feet away); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Passaic County Court House (about 400 feet away); United States Custom House & Post Office (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

Regarding The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece. The word "Cathedral" could not be used here before 1937, the year in which the (Roman Catholic) Diocese

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of Paterson was erected. The inscription refers to the 1987 Golden Jubilee of this Diocese.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.