Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Bratislava
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Slovak: Chrám Povýšenia vznešeného a životodarného kríža) is a cathedral in Bratislava, Slovakia. It was built in the year 1860 at the edge of St. Andrew's cemetery (Ondrejský cintorín). Since 1972, the church belongs to Greek Catholic Church. It is the cathedral church of the Eparchy of Bratislava since 2008.[1]
Cathedral Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Katedrálny chrám Povýšenia vznešeného a životodarného kríža | |
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![]() Main facade of the church | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Greek Catholic |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Church |
Year consecrated | 1860 |
Location | |
Location | Old Town borough of Bratislava, Slovakia |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Ignác Feigler jr. |
Type | Neo-renaissance with neo-gothic features |
Completed | 1860 |
Website | |
English homepage Gréckokatolícky farský úrad Bratislava |
History
The founding stone was laid on May 13, 1859. The church was consecrated by Archbishop of Esztergom, cardinal János Scitovszky (Slovak: Ján Scitovský) on September 14, 1860.
Today, liturgy is both in Slovak language and Old Church Slavonic.
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