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Saint Elias Melkite Catholic Cathedral

Haifa · Melkite Greek Catholic

A brief history

Built in 1938–1939, Saint Elias became the Melkite cathedral after the community’s displacement during the 1948 war. The episcopal seat moved here from Haifa’s older church of the Virgin Mary. Its dedication honours the biblical prophet Elijah, rather than marking an established episode of his life.

An interesting detail

The mosaic on the cathedral’s front depicts Elijah’s ascent to heaven, bringing the story told in Second Kings into the church’s public-facing decoration.

Bible connections

2 Kings 2:1–12

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