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Cathedral of St. Elias and St. Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral of St. Elias and St. Gregory the Illuminator
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Cathedral of St. Elias and St. Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral of St. Elias and St. Gregory the Illuminator is a cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Church located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded in 1928 AD with funding from Pope Pius XI. The cathedral is distinguished by its architectural design inspired by the architecture of Rome, which differs little from the traditional Armenian architecture.
Site Information
Country: Lebanon
District: Beirut Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 20th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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Elevation: 37 m
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