BARBADOS HISTORIC CHURCHES In Barbados there are approx. (60) Historic Churches, most of them over 100 years with some dating back to the 1600s. During the 1600's, because Barbados' only accepted religion was Protestant it resulted in all the Parish Churches being Anglican. By 1629 they were (6) six Parish Churches on the island. After some years all (11) parishes had its own parish church, each having its own unique architectural style and history. The first parish church is said to be between St James Parish Church and St Michael Parish Church. FIRST (6) SIX PARISH CHURCHES IN BARBADOS - The St Michael Parish Church (Now St Michael's Cathedral) - The St James Parish Church - The St Peter Parish Church - The St Lucy Parish Church - The St Thomas Parish church (Now St Andrew's Church) - The Christ Church Parish Church Below you will find Historic Churches of Barbados, inclusive of a list of Parish Churches on the island. Christ Church Parish Church One of the original six parish churches.   St John's Parish Church One of the original six parish churches.   St Lucy's Parish Church One of the original six parish churches.   St Mary's Anglican Church The second oldest consecrated ground on the island     St Matthias Anglican Church This church was used as a Chapel for the military forces of the British Garrison   St Michael's Cathedral Built in the 1600s and features an impressive Tower with a peal of Bells and a number of monumental inscriptions.   St Peter's Parish Church One of the original six parish churches   St Thomas Parish Church One of the original six parish churches.   St. James Parish Church One of the original six parish churches. This is said to be the oldest church on the island