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The Old Cathedral is a church steeped in tradition: originally built by the Jesuit Order at the end of the 17th century and dedicated to St. Ignatius, the Jesuits were active here until the dissolution of the Jesuit Order in 1773.

After a transitional period, the church became the cathedral of the newly founded Diocese of Linz in 1785. For 124 years, the Old Cathedral was the seat of the bishop, and seven bishops of Linz served here.

When the function of the cathedral was transferred to the newly built St. Mary's Cathedral, the Jesuits moved back into their magnificent order church on May 1, 1909, and served here until 2023.

Since September 1, 2023, the diocese has once again been directly responsible for our church, and the Old Cathedral, as a rectory church under new management, is now also home to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Upper Austria.