| Saint Sofia Church | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
| Location | |
| Location | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Geographic coordinates | 42°41′47.43″N 23°19′53.13″E / 42.6965083°N 23.3314250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Roman & Byzantine |
| Completed | 4th-6th century |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Width | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Dome height (outer) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 19 m (62 ft) |
The Saint Sofia Church (Bulgarian: църква „Света София“, tsarkva "Sveta Sofia", "Church of Holy Wisdom") is the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика).