Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The cathedral features a bell tower, stone iconostasis, and wall paintings within its brick construction following Russian Revival architectural patterns.
The Ministry of War of the Russian Empire funded the construction of this cathedral in 1909 for the 206th Saliyan Infantry Regiment stationed in Baku.
The cathedral bears the name of the women who brought myrrh to anoint Christ's body, reflecting Orthodox Christian traditions and practices.
The cathedral stands as the center of the Baku diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, conducting regular services for the Orthodox community.
The cathedral houses religious artifacts including relics of Saint Bartholomew and two particular icons: Mother of God of Tikhvin and Mother of God of Caspian.
Location: Baku
Inception: 1901
Founders: Ministry of War of the Russian Empire
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 40.38972,49.82083
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:37
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