Cathedral of the Dormition, Sofia, Greek Catholic cathedral in central Sofia, Bulgaria
The Cathedral of the Dormition features a concrete structure with Byzantine architectural elements and contains multiple domed sections rising above its main sanctuary.
The cathedral construction started in 1922 and finished in 1924, becoming the first concrete religious building constructed in Sofia at that time.
The cathedral functions as the principal church of the Bulgarian Greek Catholic Eparchy, incorporating Eastern Christian traditions within the Roman Catholic framework.
Located at 5 Ljulin Planina Street, the cathedral maintains regular services and accepts visitors who can contact the administration at telephone number 02/542969.
Popes Benedict XV and Pius XI provided personal financial contributions to support the construction of this cathedral in the early 1920s.
Location: Sofia
Location: Sofia Capital Municipality
Inception: 1922
GPS coordinates: 42.69117,23.31311
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:41
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