Saint Seraphim Cathedral, Orthodox cathedral in Dallas, United States
Saint Seraphim Cathedral is a freestanding Orthodox church in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood, the fourth temple of the parish founded in 1954 and its first purpose-built one. Construction ran from 1998 to 2000, and the first service was held on 15 and 16 July of that year. A chapel dedicated to the Resurrection, attached to the southwest corner, holds the grave of Archbishop Dmitri, founder of the diocese.
The parish of St. Seraphim of Sarov was founded in 1954; before the cathedral existed, members met in rented rooms or converted parts of houses. Construction of the present building took place between 1998 and 2000, and the first service was held there on 15 and 16 July 2000. In July 1978 the creation of the OCA Diocese of the South raised the parish to cathedral status, with Bishop Dmitri as rector.
The parish began in April 1954 as an English-language Orthodox mission founded by converts, among them Rev. Ilya Rudolph Rangel and subdeacon Dmitri Royster. Its name honours St. Seraphim of Sarov, the Russian monk. The chapel attached to the southwest corner is dedicated to the Resurrection and holds the grave of Archbishop Dmitri, founder of the diocese.
The parish occupies multiple nearby locations for different purposes, with the main worship space, offices, and a bookstore spread across the area. Visitors should check ahead to know which building to visit for services or other activities.
The chapel attached to the southwest corner of the cathedral is dedicated to the Resurrection and holds the grave of Archbishop Dmitri, founder of the OCA Diocese of the South. Plans for a chapel and bell tower were under way by 2013 and the chapel building is now complete.
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