Forty Martyrs Cathedral, Homs
Greek Orthodox church in Homs, Syria
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The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia Cathedral (Arabic: كاتدرائية الأربعين شهيدا) is a Greek Orthodox cathedral located in the Old City of Homs, Syria. Dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, the cathedral is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Homs and Dependencies.
| Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia Cathedral | |
|---|---|
كاتدرائية الأربعين شهيدا | |
The cathedral entrance in 2008 | |
  Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia Cathedral Location of the cathedral in Syria | |
| 34°43′43″N 36°43′15″E | |
| Address | Old City of Homs |
| Country | Syria |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Architecture | |
Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 15th century AD |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Homs and Dependencies |
A "beautiful church dedicated to the Forty Martyrs" standing in Homs was mentioned by Joos van Ghistele in the 15th century.[1]
By 1914, "a large bell" had been sent from Russia for this church.[2]
