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Uspenski Cathedral is one of the largest and most impressive churches in the city of Helsinki. Built in the late 19th century, this Russian-style orthodox cathedral is an impressive example of traditional Russian architecture and remains a popular tourist destination and a beloved symbol of the city. In this article we tell you all about the ...
Commissioned by Alexandra II Uspenskin Cathedral is the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. It was completed in 1858 while Finland was under Russian rule. The cathedral's exterior is made of red brick with golden onion domes. The ornate interior houses historically and artistically important icons.
Oct 23, 2014 · The Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Russian: Успенский собор), in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is the Orthodox cathedral of the Metropolis of Helsinki and the see of the Metropolitan of Helsinski. The cathedral is dedicated to the Dormition (falling asleep) of the Holy Theotokos. (the Virgin Mary).
Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. +358 9 634 267 uspenski@ort.fi Website. Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. + - Kanavakatu 1.
The Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Russian: Успенский собор), in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is the Orthodox cathedral of the Metropolis of Helsinki and the see of the Metropolitan of Helsinski. The cathedral is dedicated to the Dormition (falling asleep) of the Holy Theotokos. (the Virgin Mary).
The Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe. advertisement. History of Uspenski Cathedral. Uspenski Cathedral was built between 1862 and 1868. It was designed by Aleksei Gornostajev and based on a 16th-century church near Moscow.
The eye-catching red-brick Uspenski Cathedral towers above Katajanokka island. Built as a Russian Orthodox church in 1868, it features classic golden onion domes and now serves the Finnish Orthodox congregation. The high, square interior has a lavish iconostasis with the Evangelists flanking panels depicting the Last Supper and the Ascension.
