Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in central Skopje, North Macedonia
The St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral features a large central dome spanning 650 square meters and contains multiple chapels arranged in a rotunda layout.
Construction began in 1972 under architect Slavko Brezoski's direction, with the cathedral's consecration taking place in 1990 to mark St. Clement's 1150th anniversary.
The cathedral houses an oak wood iconostasis stretching 19.5 meters in length, decorated with intricate carvings of vine leaves and acorns.
The cathedral accommodates 6,000 worshippers and maintains regular services, with a 45-meter bell tower containing three Austrian bells weighing between 300 and 1000 kilograms.
The central dome displays the first worldwide depiction of Jesus Christ across 70 square meters, with eyes measuring 1.5 meters in diameter.
Location: Skopje
Inception: 1972
Architects: Slavko Brezoski
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.99861,21.42639
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:27
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