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Smyrna Cathedral

Smyrna Cathedral, also known as the Church of Saint John, was an important Christian church located in Smyrna (modern-day İzmir, Turkey). As one of the early and prominent Christian centers, it served as a place of worship and community for early Christians. The cathedral is historically significant for its architecture and its role in Christian history, including its association with early church figures. Today, the ruins of Smyrna Cathedral remain as archaeological evidence of the region’s rich religious and cultural history, reflecting the spread of Christianity in the ancient world.