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A cathedral is a very important church building. It is usually the main church for a bishop. A bishop is a special leader in some Christian religions. Cathedrals are often large and beautiful buildings. They can be found all over the world. This page lists some of the cathedrals you can find in the state of Florida, USA.

Cathedrals in Florida Cities

Florida has many different cathedrals. They belong to various Christian groups. Here are some of them, listed by the city where they are located.

Cathedrals in South Florida

Coral Gables

In Coral Gables, you can find the St. George Cathedral. This church belongs to the Antiochian Orthodox Christian faith.

Miami

Miami is a large city with several cathedrals.

  • The Cathedral of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic church.
  • Trinity Cathedral is an Episcopal church.
  • St. Sophia Cathedral belongs to the Greek Orthodox faith.
  • St. Peter's African Orthodox Cathedral is part of the African Orthodox Church.

Miami Lakes

Near Miami, in Miami Lakes, is the Christ the Saviour Cathedral. This church is part of the Orthodox Church in America.

Miramar

In Miramar, you will find the Resurrection Cathedral. This cathedral belongs to the Charismatic Episcopal Church.

Palm Beach Gardens

The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola is located in Palm Beach Gardens. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral.

Cathedrals in Central Florida

Orlando

Orlando is home to a few cathedrals:

  • St. James Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church.
  • The Cathedral Church of St. Luke is an Episcopal cathedral.
  • The Cathedral of St. Dismas belongs to the Charismatic Episcopal Church.

Oviedo

In Oviedo, you can visit St. Alban's Cathedral. This church is part of the Anglican Province of America.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg also has two cathedrals:

  • The Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle is a Roman Catholic church.
  • St. Peter's Cathedral is an Episcopal church.

Tarpon Springs

In Tarpon Springs, which is near Tampa, you will find the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This is a Greek Orthodox church.

Venice

The Epiphany Cathedral is located in Venice, Florida. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral.

Cathedrals in North Florida

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, you can see St. John's Cathedral. This is an Episcopal church.

Pensacola

Pensacola has the Sacred Heart Cathedral. This church is Roman Catholic.

St. Augustine

St. Augustine is home to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. This is a Roman Catholic church and a very historic building.

Tallahassee

Tallahassee has two cathedrals:

  • The Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More is a Roman Catholic church.
  • The Cathedral Church of St. Peter belongs to the Anglican Church in North America.

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