Slovak Catholic Eparchy of Košice

The Eparchy of Košice is an eparchy of the Slovak Greek Catholic Church that is situated in south-eastern Slovakia. Its episcopal seat is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God in the city of Košice.

Email: eparchia@grkatke.sk
Type: Office
Denomination: Greek Catholic
Description: Byzantine catholic eparchy of Košice in full communion with Rome
Also known as: “Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Košice”, “Eparchy of Košice”, “Eparchy of Košice (Slovak)”, and “Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Košice”
Address: Dominikánske námestie 3325/2A, 3325, Staré Mesto, Košice, 04001
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice and National Theatre Košice.

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice

Church

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The Greek Catholic Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary's Birth is located at Moyzesova Street in the historic centre of Košice, Slovakia. It is the cathedral of the Eparchy of Košice of the Slovak Greek Catholic Church.

National Theatre Košice

Theater building

Photo: Erika Mlejová, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The National Theatre Košice is situated in the centre of Košice, Slovakia. The representative building of the State Theatre was built in a Neo-baroque style according to projects of Adolf Lang during the years 1879–1899. National Theatre Košice is situated 310 metres east of Slovak Catholic Eparchy of Košice.

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Church

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The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or commonly known as the Dominican Church at Dominikánske námestie is the oldest church in Košice, Slovakia, and also the oldest preserved building in the town. Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is situated 130 metres east of Slovak Catholic Eparchy of Košice.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Košice and Luník I.

Košice

Photo: Ville Miettinen, CC BY 2.0.

Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia, with a population of almost 240,000. It was the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Despite its relative remoteness, you may likely find Košice a hidden, unknown and approachable gem when seeking for a lesson in less known European history, lively arts scene or for a less spiritual entertainment thanks to its vibrant party scene.