Church of St. Demetrius | |
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Crkva svetog Dimitrija Црква светог Димитрија | |
![]() Church of St. Demetrius | |
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45°29′02″N 18°59′13″E / 45.4840°N 18.9870°E | |
Location | Dalj, Osijek-Baranja County |
Country | Croatia |
Denomination | Serbian Orthodox |
History | |
Status | Church |
Dedication | Demetrius of Thessaloniki |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Style | Baroque |
Specifications | |
Height | 50 m[1] |
Floor area | 576 m2[1] |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Eparchy of Osječko polje and Baranja |
The Church of St. Demetrius (Croatian: Crkva svetog Dimitrija, Serbian Cyrillic: Црква светог Димитрија) is a Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Dalj, eastern Croatia, serving as the seat of the Eparchy of Osječko polje and Baranja.[2] Originally established in 1715, the current church was completed in 1799, combining of Baroque and Classicist architectural styles.[3] It is the largest Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Croatia and an protected cultural and historical monument.[3] Over the years, the church has been a central place of worship for the Serbian Orthodox community in the Podunavlje region, enduring multiple restorations and reconstructions, particularly after damage sustained during both World Wars. The church's iconostasis, crafted in 1824, adds to its cultural prominence.[4] The building is located next to the Patriarchal Court, historically used as a summer residence for Serbian patriarchs.
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