Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana

Resurrection of Christ Cathedral
Katedralja Ngjallja e Krishtit
Religion
AffiliationAlbanian Orthodox Church
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
LeadershipArchbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania
Year consecrated2014
Location
LocationTirana, Albania
Architecture
Architect(s)Steven P. Papadatos
Completed2012
Specifications
Interior area1,660 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]

  1. ^ Walker, Emily (7 March 2012). "OCMC News - Opening of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Albania". ocmc.org.
  2. ^ Orthodox Christian Mission Centre. Retrieved 4 October 2012