St. Pierre Cathedral
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This article is about the cathedral in Geneva. For the cathedral in Saint-Pierre, see St. Pierre Cathedral, Saint-Pierre.
Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland is the principal church of the Reformed Protestant Church of Geneva. Previously it was a Roman Catholic cathedral, having been converted in 1535. It is known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.
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Quick Facts Saint Pierre Cathedral of Geneva, Location ...
Saint Pierre Cathedral of Geneva | |
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The Cathedral Church of St Peter | |
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève | |
46°12′4″N 6°8′55″E | |
Location | Geneva |
Country | Switzerland |
Denomination | Protestant Church of Geneva |
Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
Tradition | Calvinist |
Website | St. Pierre Cathedral |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 4th century |
Dedication | Peter the Apostle |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance |
Style | Gothic |
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