St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini explained

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Native Name:Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή
Location:Fira, Santorini
Country: Greece
Denomination:Catholic Church
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Diocese:Diocese of Santorini

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist[1] (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή) is a parish of the Catholic Church in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece.[2] [3] It serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Santorini.

The cathedral is located in the city center, in the Catholic neighborhood. The current church, a baroque structure of blue-gray and cream, was built in 1823. It was completely restored and rebuilt in 1970, after the earthquake of 1956.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/europe/3921.htm Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Santorini
  2. Book: Greece. 1991-01-01. Michelin Tyre. 9782067015203. en.
  3. Web site: Καθολικός Καθεδρικός Ναός Σαντορίνη Διακοπές στη Σαντορίνη Σαντορίνη Ξενοδοχεία. santorini-travel.gr. www.santorini-travel.gr. 2016-09-03.