Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Fianarantsoa
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 Roman Catholic Church and is located in the town of Fianarantsoa, in the highlands of African and 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 | |
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| Location | Fianarantsoa |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Dedicated | 1890 |
Follow the Latin Roman Rite and its metropolitan archbishop is Fulgence Rabemahafaly.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Madagascar
References
- Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus
- Église catholique à Madagascar (in French). Impr. catholique. 2007-01-01.
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