Korhogo Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Cathedral in Korhogo, Ivory Coast
The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo is a Catholic cathedral in the center of Korhogo, in northern Ivory Coast. Built in stone with arched details on its facade, it serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Korhogo.
The church was built in the 1950s and consecrated in March 1957 by Bishop Émile Durrheimer. When the Diocese of Korhogo was established that same year, the building became the main church of the region.
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, and his feast day is one of the most attended events in the city's religious calendar. On that day, the building fills with parishioners from across the region who gather to sing, pray, and share a meal together.
The cathedral sits in the center of Korhogo, close to markets and administrative buildings, making it easy to reach on foot. The busiest time around the building is on Sundays, when services draw many worshippers.
The parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015, which means its roots go back to 1905, long before the current building was constructed. This makes it one of the oldest Catholic communities in the region.
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