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Cathédrale Saint-Georges
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BalleReno
August 31, 2022
Location: 75 Mountain Road, Woodstock St. George’s Cathedral, also known as the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George, was built in 1904 for the Greek community of Cape Town. Byzantine-style frescoes decorate the vaults, walls, and apse with depictions of Jesus and various other saints and icons. This artwork, painted by the Romanian priest and hagiographer Father Nikolai during the 1990’s, is nothing short of beautiful. The domed ceilings are painted light blue and dotted with stars, and when the light shines in through the stained glass windows, it is as if you are transported east to the shining Mediterranean. In 1968, St. George’s was accorded cathedral status and became the seat of the Orthodox Archbishopric of Good Hope, Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa. The archdiocese presides over the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape provinces, the Orange Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. Hidden in a little spot in Woodstock, perched almost atop the hill on Mountain Road, St. George’s is a beautiful, hidden landmark
Location: 75 Mountain Road, Woodstock St. George’s Cathedral, also known as the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George, was built in 1904 for the Greek community of Cape Town. Byzantine-style frescoes decorate the vaults, walls, and apse with depictions of Jesus and various other saints and icons. T…
Nestene
January 12, 2016
It is the oldest Cathedral in Southern Africa and is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
Cindy
December 10, 2015
Look out for musical performances or christmas carols in this historical cathedral.
Michael
October 3, 2018
The majestic St. George’s Cathedral located on Wale Street, dates back to 1834. The beautiful designed church and its community have left a large footprint in South African History, most significantly by playing a role in the anti-Apartheid movement in the country. It was here that Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, after he led a mass demonstration of 300 000 people to the Grand Parade in 1989, spoke of the rainbow people to describe South Africa’s rich racial and cultural diversity. The cathedral is said to have been modelled on St. Pancras Church in London, and people of all faiths are welcome to visit the cathedral to marvel at the intricate design features.
The majestic St. George’s Cathedral located on Wale Street, dates back to 1834. The beautiful designed church and its community have left a large footprint in South African History, most significantly by playing a role in the anti-Apartheid movement in the country. It was here that Archbishop Emerit…
Adriaan
April 22, 2016
One of the oldest cathedrals in South Africa.
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