List of cathedrals in Egypt

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Saint Michael's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Aswan.

This is the list of cathedrals in Egypt sorted by denomination.

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Coptic Orthodox

Eastern Orthodox

Catholic

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Saint Catherine's Latin Catholic Cathedral in Alexandria.

Anglican/Episcopal

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References

  1. GCatholic.org: Cathedrals Egypt