Ecclesia cathedralis Sanctorum Petri et Pauli Гэгээн Петр, Паулын цогчин дуган | |
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![]() Façade of the cathedral | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Latin |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Leadership | Cardinal Giorgio Marengo |
Year consecrated | 2003 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Geographic coordinates | 47°54′43″N106°58′33″E / 47.91194°N 106.97583°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Predrag Stupar |
Type | Church |
Style | Eclecticism |
Completed | 2002 |
Website | |
www.sppcathedral.com |
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