Martin Luther Cathedral, Daugavpils

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Martin Luther (Latvian: Mārtiņa Lutera evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) or Martin Luther Cathedral is an Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Daugavpils, Latvia.

Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral
Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral is located in Latvia
Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral
Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral
LocationDaugavpils
CountryLatvia
DenominationLutheran
Architecture
Architect(s)Wilhelm Neumann
StyleNeo Gothic
Years built1893
Administration
DioceseDaugavpils

Design

The cathedral was designed by Wilhelm Neumann, one of the most influential architects in the current landscape of Daugavpils.[1] It is built in a brick neogothic style and was completed in 1893.

Diocese of Daugavpils

The cathedral is the seat of the Lutheran Bishop of Daugavpils in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The current bishop is Einārs Alpe, born 11 November 1963, who was ordained in the Lutheran Church in 1991, and was consecrated and enthroned as Bishop of Daugavpils on 13 October 2007.[2]

  • Cathedral doors
    Cathedral doors

See also

References
  1. Details at Daugavpils city website (English language).
  2. Biography of bishop at official website (in Latvian).
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