Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
Saint Elijah Cathedral (Arabic: كاتدرائية القدّيِس الياس), is an Eastern Catholic (Maronite) church in Aleppo, Syria, located in the Christian quarter of al-Jdayde. It is named after the biblical prophet Elijah. The church was built in 1873, replacing an older Maronite church. It was renovated in 1914.
Saint Elijah Cathedral | |
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Saint Elijah Maronite Cathedral | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Maronite Church |
Region | Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Aleppo |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | active |
Year consecrated | 1873 |
Location | |
Location | Al-Jdayde quarter, Aleppo, Syria |
Location in Aleppo | |
Geographic coordinates | 36.2071°N 37.1558°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
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