Resurrection of Christ Cathedral Katedralja Ngjallja e Krishtit | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Albanian Orthodox Church |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Leadership | Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania |
Year consecrated | 2014 |
Location | |
Location | Tirana, Albania |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Steven P. Papadatos |
Completed | 2012 |
Specifications | |
Interior area | 1,660 m2 |
Height (max) | 46 m (151 ft) |
Dome height (outer) | 32.2 m (106 ft) |
Website | |
Official website (in Albanian) |
The Resurrection Cathedral (Katedralja Ngjallja e Krishtit) is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans.[1]
It was officially opened on June 24, 2012, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the revival of the Albanian Orthodox Church and the election of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania.[2]