Votive Church, Szeged
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The Votive Church and Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary (Hungarian: Szegedi dóm or Fogadalmi templom) is a twin-spired church in Szeged. It lies on Dóm square beside the Dömötör tower. Construction began in 1913, but due to the outbreak of the First World War, it was not completed until 1930. The church serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Szeged–Csanád.
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Cathedral of Our Lady | |
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The Cathedral and Votive Church of Our Lady of Hungary | |
Szegedi Dóm | |
46°14′56″N 20°08′57″E | |
Location | Szeged |
Country | Hungary |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | Website of the Cathedral |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 1914-06-21 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Cathedral and Parish Church |
Groundbreaking | 21 June 1914 |
Completed | 1930 |
Specifications | |
Width | 51 metres |
Dome diameter (outer) | 54 metres |
Dome diameter (inner) | 33 metres |
Spire height | 81 metres |
Bells | 5 (1921, 2003, 1996, 1927, 1927 (smallest to largest bell)) |
Tenor bell weight | 250 kg, 580 kg, 1020 kg, 2669 kg, 8537 kg |
Administration | |
Parish | Downtown Szeged |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | László Kiss-Rigó |
Provost | Konde Lajos |
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