| Saint Mary's Cathedral | |
|---|---|
 Saint Mary's Cathedral in Multan | |
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| 30°11′26″N71°26′14″E / 30.19056°N 71.43714°E | |
| Location | Multan, Punjab |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Denomination | Protestant |
| History | |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Dedication | St. Mary |
| Consecrated | 1848 |
Saint Mary's Cathedral is a cathedral and historical monument in Multan, Pakistan. [1] [2]
Saint Mary's Cathedral was constructed in 1848 when Punjab was part of British India. [3]
Over the years, the building was deteriorated significantly. In a collaborative effort, the Pakistan Army and civil society of Multan undertook extensive renovation work to restore the cathedral. [3] Following comprehensive restoration and repair, the cathedral reopened its doors to the public in December 2013. [3] The restoration project, costing over five million rupees, was funded through contributions from the Cantonment Board Multan and civil society. [3]
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