A modest Eastern Orthodox church in Paris dedicated to Saint Sava, the founding archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church, serving as the cathedral of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe.
At a glance
Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Sava) is an Eastern Orthodox church located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The cathedral serves as the principal church of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe and represents an important spiritual centre for Paris’s Serbian Orthodox community.
History
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sava, the first Archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church, whose veneration remains central to Serbian Orthodox identity. The church operates under the jurisdiction of the Serbian Orthodox Church and maintains the traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy within the French capital.
What you see
The building functions as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral, serving liturgical purposes for the Serbian Orthodox community. Architectural details specific to the structure are not extensively documented in available sources.
Cultural significance
The cathedral represents Serbian Orthodox heritage in Western Europe and provides a spiritual home for Serbian Orthodox believers in Paris. Its designation as cathedral church underscores its importance as the administrative and religious centre of the Western European eparchy.
Key facts
- Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Coordinates: 48.89°N, 2.35°E
- Denomination: Serbian Orthodox Church
- Jurisdiction: Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe
- Dedication: Saint Sava, first Archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Practical information & getting there
Saint Sava Cathedral is situated in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. For current visiting hours, contact information, and details about services, consult the cathedral directly or the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe.
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