St. John's Cathedral

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St. John's Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Izmir, Turkey

The neoclassical brick cathedral features a high altar painting depicting St. John with an eagle while writing his Gospel.

Construction began in 1862 with support from Sultan Abdülaziz, who donated 11,000 gold Turkish Lira, and the cathedral opened in 1874.

The cathedral displays paintings of early bishops Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, and Irenaeus against the ancient Smyrna background.

The cathedral holds English mass at 10:00, Turkish mass at 12:00, and Polish mass at 18:00 on Sundays, with visitor hours from 15:00 to 17:00.

This cathedral remains the sole surviving church among the seven mentioned in the Book of Revelation, maintaining connections to John the Apostle.

Location: İzmir

Inception: 1862

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: https://izmirkatedrali.com

GPS coordinates: 38.42867,27.13967

Latest update: March 15, 2025 00:12

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