Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Russian Orthodox cathedral on Sixteenth Street near Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C.
The brick structure features gilded onion domes topped with Russian three-barred crosses and includes a separate bell tower for religious ceremonies.
Founded in 1949 by Archbishop John Maximovich, the congregation gathered for nine years in the Resurrection Chapel of the National Cathedral before constructing their building.
The cathedral maintains Russian Orthodox traditions through regular Divine Liturgies conducted in both English and Russian languages for the local community.
The cathedral provides live streaming of religious services through their YouTube channel, making worship accessible to those unable to attend physically.
The interior contains centuries-old icons, detailed murals of saints, and a four-tiered iconostasis representing traditional seventeenth-century Muscovite-Yaroslav architecture.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 38.94000,-77.03770
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:55
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