Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Ukrainian Greek Catholic cathedral in Poplar, Philadelphia, United States
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception features a central dome decorated with Venetian glass tiles fused with 22 karat gold and 32 windows.
The cornerstone of the cathedral, placed in 1966, contains material from Saint Peter's tomb, presented as a gift by Pope Paul VI.
The cathedral's interior displays mosaics of the Pantocrator, along with coats of arms from various regions of Ukraine and ecclesiastical imagery.
The cathedral houses a crypt containing the remains of notable bishops from the Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic community, including Archbishop Soter Ortynsky.
Pope John Paul II visited this Byzantine Revival cathedral on October 4, 1979, marking a significant moment in Philadelphia's religious history.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1966
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Website: http://ukrcathedral.com
GPS coordinates: 39.96637,-75.15025
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:24
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