Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul

Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul

The Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tunis. It is named in honour of Saint Vincent de Paul, a priest sold into slavery in Tunis, who after being freed took an interest in helping Christian slaves in the area. The church was built in 1882 in a mixture of styles, including Moorish, Gothic, and Byzantine.

The cathedral is situated in the Place de l'Indépendence in the Ville Nouvelle.

External links

* Diocese of Tunis page [http://www.diocesetunisie.com/inglese/paging/culto.htm]


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