Sts. Athanasius and Cyril Cathedral
Sts. Athanasius and Cyril Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Yaroslavl, Russia.
The cathedral exhibits traditional Russian religious architecture with multiple domes, ornate decorations, and detailed iconography within its white stone walls.
Built in 1664 as part of the Spaso-Afanasievsky Monastery complex, the cathedral stands as a testament to 17th-century Russian Orthodox construction methods.
The cathedral maintains regular Orthodox services and ceremonies, connecting current generations with centuries of Russian religious traditions and practices.
Visitors can reach the cathedral by taking local buses to the city center of Yaroslavl, where the building is visible from several surrounding streets.
The cathedral holds an icon of Christ the Savior that, according to local records, protected Yaroslavl from plague during the events of 1612.
Location: Yaroslavl
Inception: 1664
Part of: Spaso-Afanasievsky Monastery
Website: https://kamonastery.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.62527,39.89528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:53
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