Annunciation Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Palermo, Argentina

The Annunciation Cathedral is the cathedral of the Argentine and South American diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, on Calle Bulnes 1743 in Palermo, Buenos Aires. The first church, consecrated on 10 July 1947 in a converted house, was replaced by a new cathedral whose foundation stone was laid on 15 May 1968 and which was consecrated on 10 November 1968.

Bishop Theodore (Tekuchyov) arrived in Buenos Aires on 7 April 1947, the feast of the Annunciation, and the first church of the new Argentine diocese was therefore dedicated to the Annunciation. A house at Bulnes 1743 was bought and adapted, and Bishop Theodore consecrated the church on 10 July 1947 before a parish of about 400. The present cathedral was founded with the laying of the first stone on 15 May 1968 under Archbishop Nikodim (Rusnak), and he consecrated it on 10 November 1968.

The cathedral serves as a gathering place where the Orthodox community celebrates religious occasions and participates in eastern Christian rituals throughout the year. Visitors can observe how people come together to practice their faith in this sacred space.

The cathedral can be visited during its regular services, which allow guests to experience the space and observe the religious ceremonies. It helps to check the service times in advance so you can plan your visit accordingly.

The first church of the new diocese was a converted house at Bulnes 1743, consecrated on 10 July 1947; the present cathedral's foundation stone was laid on 15 May 1968, with funds from Patriarch Alexy I and the parish sisterhood. Cardinal Bergoglio, later Pope Francis, visited the cathedral several times and met its bishops, priests and laypeople there.