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The '''Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana''' ([[Albanian language|Albanian]]:Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit") is an [[Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania|Albanian Orthodox]] [[Church (building)|cathedral]] in [[Tirana]], [[Albania]]. The construction of the building, south-west of Tirana Center Plaza, was completed in 2012. It is the third-largest Orthodox cathedral located on the [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]]. It was officially opened on 24 June 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the election of [[Archbishop Anastasios of Albania]].<ref>[http://www.ocmc.org/resources/view_article.aspx?ArticleId=817 Orthodox Christian Mission Centre. Retrieved 4 October 2012]</ref> |
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The church serves as a substitute church for former Orthodox Church of the Holy Evangelist, which was built in 1865 but was closed in 1967.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=3eHvjKPGJ5AC&pg=PA21&dq=Tirana+Catholic+Church&hl=en&ei=KbpITMHYGpTNjAfPwImxDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Tirana%20Catholic%20Church&f=false|title=Tirana In Your Pocket|publisher=In Your Pocket|page=21|authors=Jeroen van Marle, Alwyn Thomson}}</ref> |
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The complex of the Cathedral includes the following buildings: the cathedral,chapel of the Nativity, bell tower, the residence of the Holy Synod, cultural center,a library,two orther chapels and a small museum. |
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The cathedral's [[dome]] is 32.2 m high, with the [[bell tower]] reaching 46 metres<ref>{{Cite web |
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The bell tower is composed of four Paschal candles which symbolize the four Evangelists who proclaimed the Resurrection. These join together around the central shaft of stairs. The winding staircase leads to two open floors with 16 [[Bell|bells]]. A four-sided clock sits above the bells. |
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The two underground levels below the Cathedral church were used to fulfill the Church’s need for a Cultural and Conference Center. The Center has an [[Amphitheatre|amphitheater]] with a capacity for 500-850 people which may be used to host lectures, shows, and concerts. The auxiliary wings and backstage allow this hall to be used as a theater also. |
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On the eastern side of the amphitheater is a small museum, a lecture hall, a surrounding for banquets and an area for exhibitions and children’s activities. |
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To the right of the grand marble staircase which leads to the [[Cathedral|church cathedral]] there is ample space for a bookstore and a store with church items. Meanwhile, to the left of the stairs are two rooms where youth groups and faithful can gather after church services. To the north, in front of the Conference and Cultural Center there is a small outdoor amphitheater, for use during summer months. |
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Revision as of 18:27, 26 February 2016
| Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana Katedralja ortodokse “Ngjallja e Krishtit”“ | |
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 The cathedral under construction in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania |
| Province | Tirana |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | cathedral |
| Leadership | Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania |
| Year consecrated | 2014 |
| Location | |
| State | Albania |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 2011 |
| Completed | 2012 |
The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana (Albanian:Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit") is an Albanian Orthodox cathedral in Tirana, Albania. The construction of the building, south-west of Tirana Center Plaza, was completed in 2012. It is the third-largest Orthodox cathedral located on the Balkan Peninsula. It was officially opened on 24 June 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the election of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania.[1]
Architecture
The complex of the Cathedral includes the following buildings: the cathedral,chapel of the Nativity, bell tower, the residence of the Holy Synod, cultural center,a library,two orther chapels and a small museum.
The cathedral's dome is 32.2 m high, with the bell tower reaching 46 metres[2]
The bell tower is composed of four Paschal candles which symbolize the four Evangelists who proclaimed the Resurrection. These join together around the central shaft of stairs. The winding staircase leads to two open floors with 16 bells. A four-sided clock sits above the bells.
The two underground levels below the Cathedral church were used to fulfill the Church’s need for a Cultural and Conference Center. The Center has an amphitheater with a capacity for 500-850 people which may be used to host lectures, shows, and concerts. The auxiliary wings and backstage allow this hall to be used as a theater also.
On the eastern side of the amphitheater is a small museum, a lecture hall, a surrounding for banquets and an area for exhibitions and children’s activities.
To the right of the grand marble staircase which leads to the church cathedral there is ample space for a bookstore and a store with church items. Meanwhile, to the left of the stairs are two rooms where youth groups and faithful can gather after church services. To the north, in front of the Conference and Cultural Center there is a small outdoor amphitheater, for use during summer months.
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