Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Fianarantsoa

The Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral[1] (French: Cathédrale du Saint-Nom de Jésus[2] Malagasy: Katedraly ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa) is a religious building that serves as a cathedral of the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Fianarantsoa, in the highlands of African and island country of Madagascar. It is located specifically in the Rue du Rova (Rova Street), in the old town, and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Fianarantsoa (Latin: Archidioecesis Fianarantsoaensis).

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Cathédrale du Saint-Nom de Jésus
LocationFianarantsoa
Country Madagascar
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
History
Founded1871
Dedicated1890

See also

References

  1. Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus
  2. Église catholique à Madagascar (in French). Impr. catholique. 2007-01-01.

21.4584°S 47.0762°E / -21.4584; 47.0762


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