Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George, Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George is a church building in Woodstock featuring neoclassical design with a light blue dome. The interior ceiling is decorated with stars, while stained glass windows filter morning light into the main prayer space.
The Greek community built St George's Church in 1903–1904; it is believed to be the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Africa. In 1968 the church was elevated to cathedral status, becoming the seat of the Metropolitan of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Good Hope under the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
Inside, Byzantine frescoes painted by a Romanian priest cover the walls with religious imagery and stories. These artworks from the 1990s give the space its current spiritual character and visual richness.
The building sits on Mountain Road in Woodstock and is straightforward to locate. Visitors can attend regular services held according to Eastern Orthodox traditions with traditional chanting and ceremonial vestments.
The cathedral is believed to be the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Africa, built by Cape Town's Greek community in 1903–1904. It only became a cathedral in 1968, when it was elevated under the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
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