St Patricks Cathedral

Saint Patrick'sCathedral is headed by a Dean, an office which has existed since 1219, the most famous holder being Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels.
Many of his famous sermons and tracts (including the famous Drapier's Letters) were given during his tenure at St. Patricks.His grave can be seen in the cathedral, along with those of his friend Stella.
The basis of the present building, the largest church in Ireland, was built between 1191 and 1270.
After the English Reformation St. Patrick's became an Anglican Church of Ireland Cathedral, although most of the population of the surrounding area was Roman Catholic.
In the mid-19th century, a Celtic cross was found near the cathedral. This has been preserved and it is thought it may have marked the site of the former holy well on which the church was originally founded.
Today the cathedral hosts a number of national ceremonies. Ireland's Remembrance Day ceremonies, for the Royal British Legion and attended by the President of Ireland, take place every November. Its carol service (the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols), in December, including on Christmas Eve, is one of the most colorful events in Dublin