A Brief History of St. John's
St. John's was the first Protestant church established in Casablanca. It was built in 1906. It is the oldest church building in use in Casablanca and one of the historical buildings in the city. It is built on land owned by the British Crown.
During World War II St. John's was attended by a number of the American Service personnel based in Casablanca. Major General George Patton, a regular attender at St. John's, gave the pulpit in memory of those who died in this area during WWII. After General Patton's death, the carved frontal for the communion table was presented to St. John's by his family. Many visitors come to view these historic items.
During World War II St. John's was attended by a number of the American Service personnel based in Casablanca. Major General George Patton, a regular attender at St. John's, gave the pulpit in memory of those who died in this area during WWII. After General Patton's death, the carved frontal for the communion table was presented to St. John's by his family. Many visitors come to view these historic items.