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Guinness World Records lists it as the largest church in the world, having surpassed the previous record holder, Saint Peter's Basilica, upon completion. It has an area of 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft) [2] and is 158 metres (518 ft) tall. [3]
The temple is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a "cathedral" for its large size, however it is not based on any bishopric, so it does not enjoy that status. The Basilica of Mongomo is currently the largest religious building in Central Africa and the second largest Catholic church throughout Africa, after the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in ...
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The cathedral was designed by an Indian architect named Zenaye Workeneh, blending Ethiopian architecture with European, and becoming the second largest cathedral in Ethiopia after Holy Trinity and the second largest cathedral in Africa. [3] Bole Medhane Alem Cathedral attracted thousands of visitors per year. It is an important place for ...
Pages in category "Roman Catholic cathedrals in Africa" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. ... Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, São Tomé ...
The Maula Cathedral [1] [2] which is also known as the Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, or simply Cathedral of Lilongwe, is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Lilongwe, [3] [4] the capital and largest city of the African country of Malawi. [5]
Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in the Central African Republic: [1] Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Alindao; Cathedral of St. Joseph in Bambari; Cathedral of St. Peter Claver in Bangassou; Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Bangui; Cathedral in Berbérati; Cathedral of St. Anthony of Padua in Bossangoa
The old cathedral on Kerk Street, built in 1896, had served the catholic community well, but with increasing numbers, it was decided to erect a new and larger cathedral. The plans to build the cathedral were envisioned in 1937 by David O'Leary, the first South African born Catholic Bishop of Johannesburg. [1]