The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral of Korçë () is the main

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. A previous cathedral in Korçë named after St. George was destroyed by the

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authorities in 1968. It received the money for construction from Orthodox Albanians and also from Orthodox members of the

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. It is painted in pink, blue and brown. Inside, the modest white interior is dominated by a huge carved wooden

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Buildings and structures in Korçë Cathedrals in Albania Churches in Korçë County Tourist attractions in Korçë Albanian Orthodox cathedrals Churches completed in 1992 {{albania-EO-church-stub