Annunciation Orthodox cathedral in Yoshkar-Ola, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia.
The Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral in Yoshkar-Ola is a place of worship featuring five golden cross domes and colorful mosaic panels that cover its exterior. The western façade displays religious imagery including the Virgin Mary and Saint Alexander Nevsky, creating an ornate entrance.
Construction of this house of worship began in 2009 and was completed four years later. The building was subsequently consecrated by the Patriarch of Moscow, establishing it as a place of Orthodox devotion in the city.
The cathedral is dedicated to the Annunciation and contains marble mosaics throughout its interior celebrating Mary. Visitors can explore the five side chapels and observe how the space is designed to invite contemplation and prayer.
This cathedral is located near Republic Square and can be approached from multiple directions through the city center. Visitors should plan their visit around active worship times, as the building functions as a working place of prayer.
The eastern façade displays a large artistic composition called 'Adoration of the Cross' showing angels surrounding a cross beneath a starry sky. This work of art gives the building a distinctive visual character visible from street level.
Location: Yoshkar-Ola
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Website: http://mari.eparhia.ru/churches/eparhii_yoshkar-olinskoi/capital/?ID=5222
GPS coordinates: 56.63279,47.90445
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
This collection presents major Orthodox churches and monasteries across Russia, spanning from medieval to modern times. The buildings shape city skylines with their distinctive onion domes, which remain a defining feature of Russian religious architecture. Mosaics and frescoes decorate the interior spaces, drawing from centuries of Orthodox traditions. Many of these structures continue to serve as spiritual centers and pilgrimage destinations. Moscow contains several notable cathedrals worth experiencing. Saint Basil's Cathedral stands at Red Square with its colorful towers creating a memorable sight. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Dormition Cathedral rank among the largest houses of worship in the city. The Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad represents one of the oldest and most sacred monastic communities in the region. Saint Petersburg offers additional architectural accomplishments. St. Isaac's Cathedral displays a golden dome visible from the Neva River. The Peter and Paul Cathedral sits within the fortress, while the Smolny Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood show varying building styles and periods. Kronstadt contains the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Cities like Novosibirsk, Kazan, and Khabarovsk also maintain Orthodox structures that combine religious function with artistic expression.
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