Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral of Korçë (Albanian: Katedralja “Ngjallja e Krishtit”) is the main Albanian Orthodox church in Korçë, Albania. The cathedral was built by Greece in 1995.[1] A previous cathedral in Korçë named after St. George was destroyed by the Communist authorities in 1968.[2]
| Resurrection of Christ Cathedral Katedralja “Ngjallja e Krishtit”“ | |
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 Iconostasis and ceiling above the apse with frescoes | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania |
| Prefecture | Korçë County |
| Province | Korçë |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Leadership | Metopolit Joani of Korça |
| Year consecrated | 1992 |
| Status | Iconostasis |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Korçë |
| State | Albania |
| Prefecture | Korçë County |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1992 |
| Completed | 1995 |
It is painted in pink, blue and brown.[3] Inside, the modest white interior is dominated by a huge carved wooden iconostasis.[4]
References
- Arnavutluk, ah Arnavutluk!
- infoalb.net
- McAdam, Marika (2009). Lonely Planet Western Balkans (2 ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-74104-729-5.
- http://www.inyourpocket.com/albania/korca/Sightseeing/Mosques-and-Churches/Orthodox-Cathedral_49326v
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