St. Paul's Cathedral, Tirana
Roman Catholic cathedral in Tirana, Albania
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St Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral in Tirana, Albania. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës. The stained glass window to the left of the front door features Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.[1] Also a statue of Mother Teresa can be found at the entrance of the cathedral. It is a modern-looking building and does not resemble a traditional church.
| Saint Paul's Cathedral Katedralja e Shën Palit | |
|---|---|
St Paul's Catholic Cathedral from the Square. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës |
| Cathedral | |
| 2002 | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tiranë, Albania |
 Interactive map of Saint Paul's Cathedral Katedralja e Shën Palit | |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1993 |
| Completed | 2002 |
Architecture
When Pope John Paull II visited Albania in 1993, he laid the cornerstone for the church. It was inaugurated on 26 January 2002.[2]
The cathedral is built using a combined triangle and circle shape, representing the Trinity and God's Eternity respectively, and features a relatively plain interior. At the back is a baptismal font with a Paschal candle. A statue of the apostle Paul is set on the top of the building.[3]
