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Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Swedish: Uspenskijkatedralen) [2] is a Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox [3] cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary).
- History of The Cathedral
- The Kozelshchyna Wonderworking Icon of The Mother of God
- Uspenski Cathedral Renovations
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The Uspenski Cathedral was consecrated on October 25th, 1868. According to the wishes of Alexander II, the Emperor of Russia, the cathedral was consecrated to the Dormition of the Mother of God (uspenie). At the time of the construction of the Uspenski Cathedral, in the 19th century, Finland was an autonomic Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire. The O...
The icon is one of the greatest spiritual treasures of the Finnish Orthodox Church. The Kozelshchyna wonderworking icon of the Mother of God is one of the greatest spiritual treasures of the Finnish Orthodox Church The wonderworking icon was brought from Vyborg to Helsinki during the Second World War and placed inside the Uspenski Cathedral. The ic...
The Uspenski Cathedral has been renovated several times during its 150-year history. The Uspenski Cathedral has been renovated several times during its 150-year history. The first renovation to the cathedral was done in the late 19th century. Antoniy, Finland’s first Orthodox Archbishop, consecrated the cathedral again on October 23rd 1893. The nex...
Uspenski Cathedral is the largest Orthodox temple in Northern and Western Europe, consecrated in 1868 to the Dormition of the Mother of God. It is a historical and cultural attraction in Helsinki, with a rich iconostasis, a wonderworking icon and regular concerts.
Learn about the history, architecture and curiosities of the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe, built in the 19th century by Tsar Alexander II. Find out how to get there, when to visit and what to see in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in 1868 in Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral reflects the Russian influence on Finnish history. It has golden cupolas and a redbrick facade, and is one of the main attractions in the Katajanokka district.
Uspenski Cathedral is a redbrick building with golden cupolas, designed by a Russian architect and built with bricks from a destroyed fortress. It is a symbol of the Russian influence on Finnish history and a popular tourist attraction with valuable icons and a Byzantine interior.
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Learn about the largest Orthodox church in Northern and Western Europe, consecrated to the Dormition of the Mother of God. See its architecture, history, location and nearby landmarks in Helsinki.
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Uspenski Cathedral. Beautiful domed roof. This exotic 19th century building is the largest Orthodox Church in Scandinavia and one of the most visible symbols of Russian influence on Finnish culture. In front, stands a statue of Tsar Alexander II, a reminder of Russia's occupation of Finland until 1919.
