Myeongdong Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Latin: Cathedralis Nostræ Dominæ de Sine Labe Concepta; Korean: 천주교 서울대교구 주교좌 명동대성당), informally known as Myong—dong Cathedral (명동대성당), is the national cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul. Located in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Peter Chung Soon-taick.
| Myeongdong Cathedral The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception 천주교 서울대교구 주교좌 명동대성당 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Archdiocese of Seoul |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°33′48″N 126°59′14″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1892 |
| Completed | 1898 |
The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception honored as the principal Patroness of Korea by a Pontifical decree accorded by Pope Gregory XVI in 22 August 1841. The cathedral serves as a community landmark, tourist attraction, and a notable symbol of Catholic Church in Korea. The South Korean government declared the cathedral as a historic site (No. # 258) on 22 November 1977.