Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa is a monumental construction in Ethiopia, Africa.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is a major Ethiopian Orthodox monument in Addis Ababa and the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. Its ceremonial role and memorials connect religious architecture with the history of modern Ethiopia. The cathedral was completed in 1942. This date refers to the present cathedral rather than to the earlier church and religious foundation on the site.
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| Date | 1942 CE The cathedral was completed in 1942. This date refers to the present cathedral rather than to the earlier church and religious foundation on the site. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Holy Trinity Cathedral is a major Ethiopian Orthodox monument in Addis Ababa and the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. Its ceremonial role and memorials connect religious architecture with the history of modern Ethiopia. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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