St. Stephen's Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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St. Stephen's Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Greek Orthodox Cathedral in 16th arrondissement, Paris, France.

The stone and brick cathedral displays Byzantine Revival style with a marble iconostasis and stained glass windows designed by Léon Avenet.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1890 under architect Émile Vaudremer, funded by banker Demetrius Stefanovich Schilizzi with 1,630,000 francs.

The cathedral functions as the primary seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of France, representing Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Paris.

Located at 7 rue Georges-Bizet in Paris, the cathedral welcomes visitors and holds regular religious services throughout the week.

The cathedral hosted notable ceremonies including the 1962 wedding of Édith Piaf and the 1977 funeral service of opera singer Maria Callas.

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Architects: Émile Vaudremer

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture

Made from material: stone, brick

GPS coordinates: 48.86660,2.29860

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43

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