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One of the oldest places of worship in Belfast, this is the last of the three Presbyterian churches that once stood in Rosemary Street.  It is believed that Belfast’s Presbyterians used to meet for worship on this site some time before the end of the 17th century.  

To begin with, Presbyterian meeting houses were built in less conspicuous or rural areas or on the edge of towns.  Lacking wealthy patrons, most Presbyterian congregations did not build architecturally distinguished meeting houses; rather in their design and configuration, these places of worship reflected the Presbyterian emphasis on preaching and the need for everyone to hear the message.

This building survived four bombings during The Troubles and still has an active congregation, belonging to the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland.