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Building / Landmark · 1822
St. Mary Orthodox Church
Orthodox parish just off Central Square, occupying a church building that dates to 1822 — one of the older sanctuaries in this part of Cambridge.
What does St. Mary Orthodox Church reveal about the city?
Orthodox parish just off Central Square, occupying a church building that dates to 1822 — one of the older sanctuaries in this part of Cambridge.
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