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Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Swedish: Uspenskijkatedralen) is a Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary).
The Uspenski Cathedral is the main cathedral of the Orthodox Parish of Helsinki and the Diocese of Helsinki – their center of worship. It is also one of the most important attractions in Helsinki and a venue for numerous concerts every year. The cathedral receives approximately half a million visitors every year.
Pormestarinrinne 1, Kanavakatu 1, 00160 Helsinki. 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. # sights.
Helsinki’s Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral is an impressive example of Russian-Byzantine architecture and the largest orthodox church in Western Europe that stands out from the surrounding cityscape. Its distinctive red brick exterior is crowned by 13 towers with gilded domes, onion domes and a five-storey bell tower representing the Russian influence.
Uspenski Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and it is main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word uspenie, which denotes the Dormition.
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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).
Punatiilinen kirkko sijaitsee Helsingin keskustassa Katajanokan kalliolla. Uspenskin katedraali on Pohjois- ja Länsi-Euroopan suurin ortodoksinen kirkko. Se on myös suosittu turistikohde, jossa käy vuosittain jopa puoli miljoonaa vierailijaa. [2] Kirkon nimi tulee slaavikielisestä sanasta uspenie, joka merkitsee poisnukkumista (kuolemista).
