Introduction
A church is a symbol of faith that speaks out not only to the faithful, but also to the entire community, to the world and to any visitor that sets foot inside. The Pro-Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate is the principal or "mother" church of the Diocese of Jerusalem, the church in which the Latin Patriarch has his official chair (cathedra) as the teacher and overseer (episcopus) of all those who, by God's grace, have been entrusted to his care.
Description of the Pro-Cathedral
The Pro-Cathedral, which can accommodate five hundred believers, was built under Patriarch Valerga. As an eminent believer, Mgr Valerga understood the importance of providing a splendid and inspiring church to celebrate the Eucharistic Mass and other Liturgical rites. The Pro-Cathedral was constructed and consecrated on the 25th anniversary of his Patriarchal consecration, on February 11th, 1872.
Maps
Key:
- Memorial plaques
- Confessionals
- Memorial plaques
- Memorial plaques
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar
- Statue of St. Peter
- Memorials, Patriarchs
- St. Joseph's Altar
- Main Altar
- Blessed Sacrament Altar
- Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Holy Spirit Altar
- Our Lady of Sorrows Altar
- Memorial Plaque
- Chandeliers
- Pulpit
- Stained-Glass Window-North
- Stained-Glass Window-East
- Stained-Glass Window-South
- Stained-Glass Window-West
- Ceiling Paintings
- Wall Paintings
- Organ
- Burial Chambers (lower level)
- Memorial Plaque (exterior)
- Memorial Plaque (exterior)
- Bell Tower (exterior)
Lower level
