St. Pierre Cathedral
Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland is a former Roman Catholic cathedral that was later converted into a Reformed Protestant Church of Geneva church during the Reformation.
| Saint Pierre Cathedral of Geneva | |
|---|---|
| The Cathedral Church of St Peter | |
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève | |
St. Pierre Cathedral | |
Saint Pierre Cathedral of Geneva Location of St. Pierre Cathedral in Switzerland | |
| 46°12′4″N 6°8′55″E | |
| Location | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Denomination | Protestant Church of Geneva |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Calvinist |
| Website | St. Pierre Cathedral |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 4th century |
| Dedication | Peter the Apostle |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance |
| Style | Gothic |
It is known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.
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