St. Jude's Cathedral (Iqaluit)
| St. Jude's Cathedral | ||
|---|---|---|
Year consecrated 2017 | | |
| Location | ||
| Location | Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada | |
| Geographic coordinates | 63°44′51″N 068°31′00″W / 63.74750°N 68.51667°W | |
St. Jude's Cathedral (formally the Cathedral of St. Simon and St. Jude) is the
History
The original St. Jude's Cathedral had been designed by
The first St. Jude's Cathedral was demolished in June 2006 after an arson fire in November 2005 destroyed much of the structure. The current building, informally referred to as the Igloo Cathedral, was opened on June 3, 2012. The unique building, in the shape of an igloo, has traditionally been a landmark and tourist attraction in Iqaluit, besides its important spiritual role for Iqalummiut (people of Iqaluit).[citation needed]
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