Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)

The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, designed by Serbian architect Predrag Stupar and consecrated in 2003 by Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe; its shape resembles that of a yurt.[1]

Ecclesia cathedralis Sanctorum Petri et Pauli
Гэгээн Петр, Паулын цогчин дуган
Façade of the cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
LeadershipCardinal Giorgio Marengo
Year consecrated2003
StatusActive
Location
LocationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Geographic coordinates47°54′43″N 106°58′33″E / 47.91194°N 106.97583°E / 47.91194; 106.97583
Architecture
Architect(s)Predrag Stupar
TypeChurch
StyleEclecticism
Completed2002
Website
www.sppcathedral.com

It is the official episcopal see of the Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar.

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It has 36 semicircular windows and a window in the skylight. They were added by 2005, and were part of a project of Brother Mark,[2] a member of the Taizé Community. The windows depict the four evangelists in their symbolic forms: an eagle, an angel, a yak and a snow leopard. The latter two are the local reinterpretations of traditional Christian iconography, which replace the traditional winged bull and a winged lion.[3] Inside is a statue of the Virgin Mary, venerated after being discovered in the rubbish in 2013.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "First Cathedral Takes On Character Of The People". ucanews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Taize Brother Uses Local Symbols To Beautify Ulaanbaatar Cathedral". ucanews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Ulan Bator - Catholic Cathedral". erwin.bernhardt.net.nz. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  4. ^ Pullella, Philip (2023-09-02). "Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-09-02.

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