Hello my dear friends. Let me invite you to an interesting excursion. I will tell you today about one of the main sights of the city of Kiev. This Vladimir cathedral patriarchal cathedral is a classic example of the Russian-Byzantine style in the temple architecture. Be sure to visit this place during your visit to Kiev. Coordinates: 50 ° 26'41.64''N, 30 ° 30'32.04''E
On the main dome is a cross. The height of this cross is 49 meters. Built this cathedral in honor of Prince Vladimir the Great. Then celebrated the 900th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. Construction began in 1864, and finished building the cathedral in 1882. Over the interior decoration of the cathedral worked 96 most famous artist. In 1896, in the presence of Emperor Nicholas II, this cathedral was consecrated. In Soviet times the cathedral ceased its work. The temple began to work only during the Nazi occupation. Since 1992, this cathedral is considered the main temple of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Last Sunday, a divine service was held on the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. The Divine Liturgy was conducted by His Holiness Patriarch Filaret of Kiev and All Russia-Ukraine. After the Liturgy, people consecrated willow branches.
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