This magnificent Byzantine church housed the relics of St. Andrew, one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles. The church is located in Patras, Greece and was founded in 1908 by King George I. It is one of the largest churches across Europe. The church central dome is 46 meters high and supports the 5-meter high gold plated cross and 12 small ones, symbolizing Jesus and his 12 apostles respectively. At the front right side of the church near the sanctuary is where the relics consisting of small finger and part of the skull of the saint was kept in a special tomb. Several small pieces of wooden cross where he was crucified is also there. The church capacity is 5,500 persons. (Patras, Greece / 2009)08 December 2009
Saint Andrew's Cathedral
This magnificent Byzantine church housed the relics of St. Andrew, one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles. The church is located in Patras, Greece and was founded in 1908 by King George I. It is one of the largest churches across Europe. The church central dome is 46 meters high and supports the 5-meter high gold plated cross and 12 small ones, symbolizing Jesus and his 12 apostles respectively. At the front right side of the church near the sanctuary is where the relics consisting of small finger and part of the skull of the saint was kept in a special tomb. Several small pieces of wooden cross where he was crucified is also there. The church capacity is 5,500 persons. (Patras, Greece / 2009)