St Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral in Tirana, Albania. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës. The stained glass window to the left of the front door features Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.[1] Also a statue of Mother Teresa can be found at the entrance of the cathedral. It is a modern-looking building and does not resemble a traditional church.
| Saint Paul's Cathedral Katedralja e Shën Palit | |
|---|---|
 St Paul's Catholic Cathedral from the Square. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Year consecrated | 2002 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tiranë, Albania |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1993 |
| Completed | 2002 |
Architecture edit
When Pope John Paull II visited Albania in 1993, he laid the cornerstone for the church. It was inaugurated on 26 January 2002.[2]
The cathedral is built using a combined triangle and circle shape, representing the Trinity and God's Eternity respectively, and features a relatively plain interior. At the back is a baptismal font with a Paschal candle. A statue of the apostle Paul is set on the top of the building.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Masters, Tom (2007). Lonely Planet Eastern Europe (9 ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-74104-476-8.
- ^ Elsie, Robert (19 March 2010). Historical Dictionary of Albania. Scarecrow Press. pp. 76–. ISBN 978-0-8108-7380-3. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "St. Paul's Cathedral | Sights | Tirana". www.inyourpocket.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
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