Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.

Name: Saint Sophia Cathedral
Address: 2815 36th St NW, Washington D.C., 20007-1424, United States
Telephone: +1 202-333-4730

#290 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded as a church in 1904 to serve the Greek Orthodox residents of the District of Columbia. In 1962, the church was elevated to a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of America in New York City and serves as his cathedral in Washington. The church is not named for Saint Sophia the martyr, but rather the Holy Wisdom of God in the tradition of Hagia Sophia of Constantinople. The building is in the Neo-Byzantine style with a central dome that reaches 80 ft in height. ()

Established: 2015Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 38°55'38"N, 77°4'14"W

Address

2815 36th St NWNorthwest Washington (Woodley Park)Washington D.C. 20007-1424 United States

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+1 202-333-4730

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Saint Sophia Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Khalil Gibran Memorial, St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Sophia Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Massachusetts Heights, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Bryce Park, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Alban Towers, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Saint Sophia Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Sophia Cathedral:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (22 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (26 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (27 min walk)
South Campus • Lines: White Route (32 min walk)