Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul

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Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul

Vicariatus Apostolicus Istanbulensis

İstanbul Havarisel Vekilliği
Location
Country Turkey
Metropolitan Holy See
Statistics
Population
- Catholics
(as of 2014)
15,650 (as of 2013: 20 Byzantine Rite Catholics)
Parishes12
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Apostolic vicarMassimiliano Palinuro
Map
Apostolicus Vicariatus Istanbulensis.svg

The Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul (Latin : Vicariatus Apostolicus Istanbulensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate based in the city of Istanbul in Turkey. [1] [2] Its territory is the northwestern region of the country. The current Vicar Apostolic is Mgr Massimiliano Palinuro.

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History

Special churches

Cathedral

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

Minor basilicas

Other church buildings

Leadership

Apostolic Vicariate of Constantinople

Erected: 15 April 1742, Latin Name: Constantinopolitanus

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Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul

Name Changed: 30 November 1990

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References

  1. "Vicariate Apostolic of Istanbul" Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  2. "Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016