List of cathedrals in South Africa

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This is the list of cathedrals in South Africa sorted by denomination.

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Anglican

Anglican cathedrals in South Africa:

St George's Cathedral, Cape Town St George's Cathedral, Wale Street, Cape Town.jpg
St George's Cathedral, Cape Town

Roman Catholic

Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in South Africa: [10]

Greek Orthodox

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References

  1. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Diocese of the Free State
  2. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: George
  3. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Highveld
  4. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Johannesburg
  5. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Kimberley and Kuruman
  6. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Natal
  7. ↑ Anglican Diocese of Port Elisabeth official site: Parish Information
  8. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Pretoria
  9. ↑ Anglican Communion Official Web Site: Provincial Directory: Zululand
  10. ↑ GCatholic.org: Cathedrals South Africa
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