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Cathedral of Faro is consecrated

1251 CE · Portugal, Europe · Religion

Cathedral of Faro is consecrated
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Faro Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga. It has been the seat of the Diocese of Faro since 1540, replacing Silves Cathedral on the orders of King John III of Portugal.

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