Cathedral of Christ The King, Johannesburg, Catholic cathedral in Berea, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Cathedral of Christ the King is a Catholic place of worship in Berea featuring a high nave and seating for around 1500 people. The building combines a reinforced concrete structural frame with brick exterior walls and marble elements in the sanctuary.
Construction began in 1958 on a site purchased by Bishop W.P. Whelan on Saratoga Avenue. This cathedral replaced an earlier cathedral from 1896 that had stood on Kerk Street.
The cathedral features stained glass windows with biblical scenes that shape how visitors experience the interior space and create a sense of spiritual connection.
The cathedral is open during service times and visitors can enter during these hours. Respectful behavior is expected as this remains an active place of worship for the community.
The structure uses reinforced concrete instead of traditional stone, which was an unconventional choice for a cathedral at that time. This modern approach allowed for wider interior spaces without supporting columns.
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