Sacred Heart Cathedral, Tashkent

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The Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Tashkent
Location Tashkent
Country Uzbekistan
Denomination Roman Catholic Church
History
Foundedtwentieth century

The Sacred Heart Cathedral (formally the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, sometimes also known as the Polish Church [1] ) is a religious building belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, located atthe street Sadiq Asimov, Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

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It is a relatively new structure that was built in the early twentieth century. It is decorated with stained glass windows, small towers on the roof and an arched doorway. It has a living room and a library, named in honor of Pope John Paul II. [2]

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References

  1. "Catholic Church in Tashkent". Global Connect. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. Central Eurasia: Analytical Annual

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