Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)
The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, designed by Serbian architect Predak Stupar and consecrated in 2003 by Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe; its shape resembles that of a yurt.[1]
| Ecclesia cathedralis Sanctorum Petri et Pauli Гэгээн Петр, Паулын цогчин дуган | |
|---|---|
 Façade of the cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Leadership | His Eminence Cardinal Giorgio Marengo |
| Year consecrated | 2003 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Geographic coordinates | 47°54′43″N 106°58′33″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Predak Stupar |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Eclecticism |
| Completed | 2002 |
| Website | |
| www.sppcathedral.com | |
It is the official episcopal see of the Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar.
Building
It has 36 semicircular windows and a window in the skylight. They were added by 2005, and were part of a project of Brother Mark,[2] a member of the Taizé Community. The windows depict the four evangelists in their symbolic forms: an eagle, an angel, a yak and a snow leopard. The latter two are the local reinterpretations of traditional Christian iconography, which replace the traditional winged bull and a winged lion.[3] Inside is a statue of Virgin Mary, venerated after being discovered in the rubbish in 2013.[4]
References
- "First Cathedral Takes On Character Of The People". ucanews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- "Taize Brother Uses Local Symbols To Beautify Ulaanbaatar Cathedral". ucanews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- "Ulan Bator - Catholic Cathedral". erwin.bernhardt.net.nz. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- Pullella, Philip (2023-09-02). "Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
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