Savonlinna Cathedral
Savonlinna’s church was designed by A. H. Dahlström, built in 1874–1878 and consecrated on 2 February 1879. Bombing damaged it on 1 March 1940. Reconstruction followed in 1947–1948 to plans by B. Lilljeqvist. The cathedral name derives from the episcopal seat held in Savonlinna from 1896 to 1924.
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Savonlinna’s church was designed by A. H. Dahlström, built in 1874–1878 and consecrated on 2 February 1879. Bombing damaged it on 1 March 1940. Reconstruction followed in 1947–1948 to plans by B. Lilljeqvist. The cathedral name derives from the episcopal seat held in Savonlinna from 1896 to 1924.
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Editorial interpretation: The distinction between original construction, wartime damage and reconstruction offers a clear historical framework. Its cathedral name adds another layer, reflecting an institutional role that should remain separate from the age of the building.
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