The Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral[1] (French: Cathédrale du Saint-Nom de Jésus[2] Malagasy: Katedraly ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa) is a religious building that serves as a cathedral of the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Fianarantsoa, in the highlands of African island country of Madagascar. It is located specifically in the Rue du Rova (Rova Street), in the old town, and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Fianarantsoa (Latin: Archidioecesis Fianarantsoaensis).
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral | |
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Cathédrale du Saint-Nom de Jésus | |
Location | Fianarantsoa |
Country | Madagascar |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
History | |
Founded | 1871 |
Dedicated | 1890 |
See also
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edit- ^ Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus
- ^ Église catholique à Madagascar (in French). Impr. catholique. 2007-01-01.
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