Holy Trinity Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in 7th arrondissement of Paris, France
Holy Trinity Cathedral is a Byzantine-inspired church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, consisting of five light-colored domes rising above white walls. The central gilded cupola rises higher than the four smaller side domes and carries a gilded cross at its peak.
Construction began in 2013 on a former Météo-France site near the Seine after the Russian government acquired the land. The consecration took place in 2016 and created a new reference point for Orthodox communities in Western Europe.
The building serves as headquarters for the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Chersonesos and welcomes worshippers from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Monaco. Visitors experience services in Church Slavonic accompanied by polyphonic chants without instrumental music, which echo through the wide interior.
The building opens weekday afternoons and weekend mornings and afternoons for visitors and worshippers. Those who prefer quieter moments often find calmer conditions outside the main Sunday service times.
The five domes received a coating of ninety thousand thin leaves made from a specialized gold and platinum alloy. This choice fits into the traditional Parisian cityscape by echoing gilded roofs and ornaments found throughout the city.
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