Cathedral of Christ The King, Johannesburg, Catholic cathedral in Berea, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Cathedral of Christ the King rises 81 feet from street level with a high nave reaching 65 feet and seats 1500 people in its main hall.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1958 after Bishop W.P. Whelan purchased the site on Saratoga Avenue, replacing the former cathedral from 1896 on Kerk Street.
Patrick Pollen from Dublin created the cathedral's stained glass windows, depicting biblical events and figures throughout the interior spaces of the building.
The cathedral maintains regular religious services and contains one of Johannesburg's finest organs, constructed by Cooper, Gill and Tomkins to specific requirements.
The building uses reinforced concrete for its structural frame instead of traditional stone, with face brick walls and marble elements in the sanctuary area.
Location: Johannesburg
Inception: 1958
Architects: David O'Leary
Floors above the ground: 1
GPS coordinates: -26.19333,28.05194
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:48
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