Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Danville)
The Slavic Heritage in Pennsylvania
The Basilica of the Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pennsylvania, belongs to the Diocese of Harrisburg. It was declared a minor basilica on 30 June 1989.
Main data
Name: Basilica of the Saints Cyril and Methodius
Location: Danville, Pensilvania
Diocese: Diocese of Harrisburg
Basilica declaration: 30 June 1989
Advocation: Saint Cyril and Methodius, Slavic Apostle
History
The Basilica of the Saints Cyril and Methodius was built by the Slovak community of Danville. Declared a minor basilica in 1989, it honors the holy brothers who brought Christianity to the Slavic peoples. It is a testimony of the Slavic cultural heritage in Pennsylvania.
Location
This church is located in Danville, PensilvaniaAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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