Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
الكَنِيسَة المَرْيَمِيَّة
Religion
AffiliationGreek Orthodox
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSeat of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch
Year consecratedunknown
Location
LocationStreet called Straight, Damascus, Syria
Geographic coordinates33°30′34″N 36°18′41″E / 33.50944°N 36.31139°E / 33.50944; 36.31139
Architecture
TypeChurch

The Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus, also known as the Maryamiyya Church (Arabic: الكَنِيسَة المَرْيَمِيَّة, romanizedal-Kanīsah al-Maryamīyah), is one of the oldest Greek Orthodox churches in Damascus, Syria and holds the seat of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. The church complex is located on the Street Called Straight.[1]

  1. ^ Daniel Demeter: Damaskus – al-Mariyamiyeh Church. Syria Photo Guide, 16 July 2014.