List of cathedrals in Zambia

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

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Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady in Mansa

Roman Catholic

Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Zambia: [1]

Anglican

Cathedrals of the Church of the Province of Central Africa in Zambia:

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross in 1960-1970 in Lusaka, Tropenmuseum picture collection in Amsterdam. COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM De Anglican Cathedral in Lusaka TMnr 20014767.jpg
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross in 1960-1970 in Lusaka, Tropenmuseum picture collection in Amsterdam.

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References

  1. GCatholic.org: Cathedrals Zambia
  2. Anglican Communion official website: Provincial Directory: Central Zambia
  3. Anglican Communion official website: Provincial Directory: Northern Zambia
  4. Anglican Communion official website: Provincial Directory: Lusaka
  5. Diocese of Bath and Wells official site: Dunster couple become Lay Canons in Eastern Zambia, Monday 28 June 2010