The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist[1] (Greek: Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή) is a parish of the Catholic Church in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece.[2][3] It serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Santorini.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | |
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Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή | |
Location | Fira, Santorini |
Country | Greece |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Santorini |
The cathedral is located in the city center, in the Catholic neighborhood. The current church, a baroque structure of blue-gray and cream, was built in 1823. It was completely restored and rebuilt in 1970, after the earthquake of 1956.
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