Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Kokshetau

Coordinates: 53°16′43″N 69°21′33″E / 53.27869°N 69.35917°E / 53.27869; 69.35917
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St Anthony of Padua's Church
Әулие Энтони Падуя шіркеуі
Style
elements of modernism and gothic
Years built1992—1997
Groundbreaking1992
Completed1997
Administration
DioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Mary Most Holy in Astana

The St. Anthony of Padua Church (

neo-Gothic
style.

It is the seat of the

Nur-Sultan and led by Archbishop Metropolitan Tomasz Peta
. The parish was established on 6 October 1992. It was constructed from 1992 to 1997, with the design of architect Ivanitsky Victor, consecrated on 19 September 1999.

History

For most of the 1960s and 70s, the Catholic community gathered in secret to escape the oppression of the

the Catholic Church in Kazakhstan
, like other Christians were allowed to operate relatively normally.

The St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kokshetau was founded on 6 October 1992 to serve mainly the needs of German Catholics of the Volga and Polish Catholics who live in the city.[2] They previously met in the ordinary house of one parishioner on the Elemisova Street, 104 (formerly Frunze Street).

In 1992, the Apostolic Administrator of Kazakhstan,

neo-Gothic style with elements of modern twentieth century architecture. The first mass was celebrated on 24 December 1995, in the basement of the church. This event coincided with the great celebration of the Nativity of Christ.[3]

From 13 to 15 June 1997 the temple housed a statue of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal.[4]

On 19 September 1999 the temple was

Bishop Jan Paul Lenga, Bishop Maryan Florczyk — Bishop of the Kielce Diocese, Father Tomasz Peta — Archbishop Metropolitan of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mary Most Holy in Astana
, among others.

Organ

In June 1999, the

Poznan (Poland).[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Church of St. Anthony Kokshetau, AKMOLA, Kazakhstan". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the parish of St. Anthony of Padua in Kokshetau
  3. ^ St. Anthony of Padua Church
  4. ^ St. Anthony of Padua Church (Kokshetau)
  5. ^ KOKSHETAU: RESTORATION OF THE ORGAN IN THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT ANTONY
  6. ^ Music under the arches of the temple

External links

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