Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Orthodox cathedral in Patras, Greece
The cathedral features a central golden cross measuring 5 meters in length, accompanied by 12 smaller crosses on surrounding domes representing Jesus and his apostles.
Construction of the Byzantine-style cathedral began in 1908 under architect Anastasios Metaxas and reached completion with its official inauguration in 1974.
The cathedral houses sacred relics of Saint Andrew, including his little finger, part of his skull, and fragments of his cross, transferred from Saint Peter's Basilica in 1964.
The interior space covers 2,600 square meters and contains Byzantine-style frescoes and mosaics decorating the walls and ceilings throughout the structure.
This Greek Orthodox cathedral stands as the largest in Greece and holds a significant position among religious structures in the Balkans.
Location: Municipality of Patras
Inception: 1974
Architects: Anastasios Metaxas
Official opening: 1974
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Website: https://agiosandreas.gr
GPS coordinates: 38.24238,21.72786
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:28
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