Saint Andrew's Cathedral
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Ανδρέα Πατρών
One of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans, housing the relics of St. Andrew's skull and fragments of his X-shaped cross.
St. Andrew's Cathedral was built between 1908 and 1974 in Byzantine Revival style. Its central dome is topped with a golden cross, and it can hold about 5,500 people, making it one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. Inside, golden mosaics and icons shine brightly. The cathedral houses the skull relic of St. Andrew, returned from the Vatican in 1964, along with fragments of the X-shaped cross on which he was martyred. Next to it stand the 19th-century old Church of St. Andrew and a holy spring said to mark the site of the saint's martyrdom. Admission is free. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. The cathedral is located at the southwestern end of the port district, about a 20-minute walk from the city center.
Opening hours
about 07:00–21:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lighthouse of Patras
- Psila Alonia Square
- Patras Carnival
- King George I Square & Apollon Theatre
- Roman Odeon of Patras
- Agios Nikolaos Stairs
- Patras Castle
- Roman Aqueduct of Patras