Church of Three Holy Hierarchs, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in 15th arrondissement, Paris, France.
The Church of Three Holy Hierarchs is a brick Eastern Orthodox cathedral featuring traditional domes and religious imagery characteristic of Orthodox architecture. The building also houses conference rooms, educational facilities, and administrative offices for community activities.
The cathedral was established in 1931 and became part of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Chersonesus. This marked the start of its role overseeing Orthodox religious activities across France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco.
The cathedral is named after three fourth-century bishops: Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, and John Chrysostom, who profoundly influenced Christian thought. Their veneration shapes how the interior is decorated and reveals their continued importance to the Orthodox community today.
The building is located on rue Pétel and is easily reached on foot with clear signage visible from street level. Visitors should be aware it is an active place of worship and conduct themselves respectfully.
The interior contains a collection of ancient icons and religious paintings that reveal how Eastern Orthodox artistic traditions have been adapted in a Western European setting. These works tell the story of how this cathedral serves as a cultural bridge.
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