Ascension Cathedral, Ulyanovsk, Orthodox cathedral in Ulyanovsk, Russia
The blue-painted Ascension Cathedral displays Russian Baroque architecture with intricate details, prominent towers, and ornamental decorations across its exterior surfaces.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1997, paused during the 1998 financial crisis, resumed in 2006, and finally reached completion in 2015.
The cathedral functions as the main Orthodox religious center of Simbirsk Metropolia, hosting significant ceremonies and maintaining traditional Russian Orthodox practices.
The cathedral accommodates 2,000 worshippers and provides religious services daily, with additional celebrations during Orthodox Christian holidays and feast days.
The complex includes plans for expansion with a baptismal church, Sunday Christian school, and diocesan museum as part of its second construction phase.
Location: Ulyanovsk
Architectural style: Baroque, Russian Baroque
Website: http://svp73.cerkov.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.30753,48.37684
Latest update: March 14, 2025 20:21
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