St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini
| Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | |
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| Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή | |
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St. John the Baptist Cathedral
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| 36°25′13″N 25°25′50″E / 36.4203°N 25.4306°E | |
| Location | Fira, Santorini |
| Country | Greece |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Baroque Revival |
| Completed | 1823 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Santorini |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop | vacant (as of December 2025) |
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini — The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist[1] (Greek: Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Fira, on the island of Santorini, in the South Aegean region of Greece.[2][3] The cathedral church serves as the seat of the Bishop of Santorini.
The cathedral is located in the city center, in the Catholic neighborhood.
The Baroque Revival-style structure of blue-gray and cream, was built in 1823 and was completely restored and rebuilt in 1970, after the earthquake of 1956.
See also
References
- Back to citation "Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Santorini". gcatholic.org. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- Back to citation Greece. Michelin Tyre. January 1, 1991. ISBN 9782067015203.
- Back to citation Καθολικός Καθεδρικός Ναός | Σαντορίνη | Διακοπές στη Σαντορίνη | Σαντορίνη Ξενοδοχεία. www.santorini-travel.gr (in Greek). Retrieved September 3, 2016.
External links
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