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Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg
Trinity Cathedral, also known as Troitsky Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox Church located on Izmaylovskiy Prospekt. The blue and gold domed cathedral features Neoclassical design. The architect of the current church was Vasily Stasov.
The church was named after the Izmailovsky regiment of the Imperial guards and served as the regimental house of worship for the soldiers. The church began as a tent in a field in 1733. In 1754, a wooden church was erected. Work began on the existing stone house of worship in 1828 and the church was consecrated in 1835.
The church paid homage to the military by displaying a memorial that celebrated the victory of the Russo-Turkish War at the front of the cathedral. In addition, plaques of officers killed in battle were displayed on the walls. Other artifacts that honored the servicemen were displayed throughout the building.
The Nativity Icon, the Jesus Christ Icon, and the Beginning of Life Trinity Icon are three important religious icons that were located at the church prior to the Revolution. Unfortunately, the cathedral did not survive the Soviet years intact. Many items were looted or destroyed. The building remained empty until restoration, which began in the 1990s, returned it to its former glory. The church holds 3,000 people.
Why You Should Visit:
Despite most of the cathedral's valuables being looted, there still is an extraordinary collection of icons!
A picturesque church that is perhaps worth a small detour if you're particularly interested in Russian Orthodox churches.
The church was named after the Izmailovsky regiment of the Imperial guards and served as the regimental house of worship for the soldiers. The church began as a tent in a field in 1733. In 1754, a wooden church was erected. Work began on the existing stone house of worship in 1828 and the church was consecrated in 1835.
The church paid homage to the military by displaying a memorial that celebrated the victory of the Russo-Turkish War at the front of the cathedral. In addition, plaques of officers killed in battle were displayed on the walls. Other artifacts that honored the servicemen were displayed throughout the building.
The Nativity Icon, the Jesus Christ Icon, and the Beginning of Life Trinity Icon are three important religious icons that were located at the church prior to the Revolution. Unfortunately, the cathedral did not survive the Soviet years intact. Many items were looted or destroyed. The building remained empty until restoration, which began in the 1990s, returned it to its former glory. The church holds 3,000 people.
Why You Should Visit:
Despite most of the cathedral's valuables being looted, there still is an extraordinary collection of icons!
A picturesque church that is perhaps worth a small detour if you're particularly interested in Russian Orthodox churches.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Trinity Cathedral
Sight Location: St. Petersburg, Russia (See walking tours in St. Petersburg)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: St. Petersburg, Russia (See walking tours in St. Petersburg)
Sight Type: Religious
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