Orthodox Cathedral, Birmingham

Orthodox Cathedral, Birmingham

The Dormition of the Mother of God and St Andrew is a Greek Orthodox cathedral on Summer Hill Terrace in Birmingham, England, dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God and St Andrew. It was designed in 1873 by J.A. Chatwin who worked on many of Birmingham's churches and cathedrals. It is a brick Gothic revival church in the Early English style. The interior consists of heavy brick arches on stout columns and clerestory windows between clustered wall shafts supporting a high arched roof. The church also has a Greek school for children who wish to learn the Greek language.
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Sight Name: Orthodox Cathedral
Sight Location: Birmingham, England (See walking tours in Birmingham)
Sight Type: Religious

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